How much does a physician make in Denver?
$298,600a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $143.56 an hour or $24,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $143.56
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 148 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $154,300Median: $298,600Highest 10%: $377,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $154,300 | $74.17 | |
| 25th | $218,100 | $104.86 | |
| Median | $298,600 | $143.56 | |
| 75th | $357,000 | $171.61 | |
| 90th | $377,400 | $181.43 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Boulder, CO | $453,500 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $348,700 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $298,300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $282,900 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $360,800 |
| Neurologist | $356,300 |
| Radiologist | $344,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $300,000 |
| Dermatologist | $273,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $263,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,600 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $143.56 ($298,600 a year).
Do physicians make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $298,600 against $265,900 nationally, 12% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $298,300, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for physician pay?
148 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $154,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $377,400 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.