How much does a physician make in Columbus?
$191,400a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $92.00 an hour or $15,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $92.00
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 299 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,880Median: $191,400Highest 10%: $398,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,880 | $11.96 | |
| 25th | $24,880 | $11.96 | |
| Median | $191,400 | $92.00 | |
| 75th | $330,000 | $158.65 | |
| 90th | $398,300 | $191.49 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Chattanooga, TN | $429,900 |
| Savannah, GA | $357,100 |
| Rome, GA | $353,400 |
| Albany, GA | $346,600 |
| Dalton, GA | $287,800 |
| Atlanta, GA | $275,100 |
| Augusta, GA | $258,700 |
| Athens, GA | $235,400 |
| Valdosta, GA | $204,700 |
| Macon, GA | $140,900 |
| Gainesville, GA | $130,500 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nurse Anesthetist | $230,000 |
| Dentist | $196,300 |
| Pediatrician | $182,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $179,400 |
| Pharmacist | $132,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $121,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $117,000 |
| Veterinarian | $99,840 |
| Physical Therapist | $98,300 |
| Occupational Therapist | $94,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $92.00 ($191,400 a year).
Do physicians make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $191,400 against $265,900 nationally, 28% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $266,900, so Columbus pays 28% less.
Where does Columbus rank for physician pay?
299 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $398,300 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.