How much does a physician make in Memphis?
$389,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $187.00 an hour or $32,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $187.00
- Vs. national median
- +46%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $174,000Median: $389,000Highest 10%: $520,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $174,000 | $83.65 | |
| 25th | $282,200 | $135.67 | |
| Median | $389,000 | $187.00 | |
| 75th | $498,100 | $239.45 | |
| 90th | $520,800 | $250.40 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Chattanooga, TN | $429,900 |
| Nashville, TN | $295,600 |
| Johnson City, TN | $280,300 |
| Knoxville, TN | $276,400 |
| Clarksville, TN | $264,100 |
| Jackson, TN | $245,900 |
| Kingsport, TN | $124,100 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $325,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $298,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $256,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,200 |
| Dentist | $238,000 |
| Pediatrician | $168,200 |
| Pharmacist | $134,200 |
| Optometrist | $129,100 |
| Veterinarian | $125,100 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $187.00 ($389,000 a year).
Do physicians make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $389,000 against $265,900 nationally, 46% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $301,300, so Memphis pays 29% more.
Where does Memphis rank for physician pay?
33 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $174,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $520,800 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.