How much does a physician make in Madison?
$301,900a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $145.16 an hour or $25,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $145.16
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 142 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,650Median: $301,900Highest 10%: $460,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,650 | $39.25 | |
| 25th | $238,100 | $114.49 | |
| Median | $301,900 | $145.16 | |
| 75th | $426,800 | $205.17 | |
| 90th | $460,100 | $221.19 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Green Bay, WI | $435,400 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $418,700 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $411,200 |
| Appleton, WI | $406,100 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $403,800 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $378,700 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $376,700 |
| Racine, WI | $373,200 |
| Duluth, MN | $364,700 |
| Wausau, WI | $364,300 |
| Kenosha, WI | $363,900 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $145.16 ($301,900 a year).
Do physicians make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $301,900 against $265,900 nationally, 14% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $391,700, so Madison pays 23% less.
Where does Madison rank for physician pay?
142 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $460,100 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.