How much does a physician make in Boston?
$229,900a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $110.51 an hour or $19,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $110.51
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 260 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 6,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,690Median: $229,900Highest 10%: $440,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,690 | $38.31 | |
| 25th | $86,250 | $41.47 | |
| Median | $229,900 | $110.51 | |
| 75th | $382,500 | $183.88 | |
| 90th | $440,700 | $211.86 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Pittsfield, MA | $347,800 |
| Worcester, MA | $304,400 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $302,700 |
| Providence, RI | $234,000 |
| Springfield, MA | $80,750 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $110.51 ($229,900 a year).
Do physicians make more in Boston than the national average?
No: $229,900 against $265,900 nationally, 14% less.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $236,600, so Boston pays 3% less.
Where does Boston rank for physician pay?
260 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $440,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.