How much does a physician make in Massachusetts?
$236,600a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Massachusetts. That is $113.74 an hour or $19,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $113.74
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,630Median: $236,600Highest 10%: $431,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,630 | $37.32 | |
| 25th | $85,550 | $41.13 | |
| Median | $236,600 | $113.74 | |
| 75th | $384,500 | $184.85 | |
| 90th | $431,300 | $207.36 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsfield, MA | $347,800 |
| Worcester, MA | $304,400 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $302,700 |
| Providence, RI | $234,000 |
| Boston, MA | $229,900 |
| Springfield, MA | $80,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 36. Nevada | $252,100 |
| 37. New York | $242,500 |
| 38. South Dakota | $239,200 |
| 39. Massachusetts | $236,600 |
| 40. Rhode Island | $228,600 |
| 41. Mississippi | $228,100 |
| 42. Utah | $228,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $113.74 ($236,600 a year).
Do physicians make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $236,600 against $265,900 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for physician pay?
Massachusetts ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays physicians the most?
Pittsfield, MA, with a median of $347,800 a year.
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.