How much does a physician make in Philadelphia?
$245,800a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $118.18 an hour or $20,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $118.18
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 236 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 11,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,590Median: $245,800Highest 10%: $391,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,590 | $36.34 | |
| 25th | $92,920 | $44.67 | |
| Median | $245,800 | $118.18 | |
| 75th | $350,000 | $168.26 | |
| 90th | $391,800 | $188.34 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Williamsport, PA | $313,600 |
| Lebanon, PA | $290,100 |
| Altoona, PA | $279,200 |
| Allentown, PA | $258,800 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $238,300 |
| Scranton, PA | $232,900 |
| Lancaster, PA | $211,300 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $187,700 |
| Johnstown, PA | $178,200 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $156,000 |
| Reading, PA | $77,820 |
| Erie, PA | $73,600 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $452,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,800 |
| Physician | $365,800 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,000 |
| Orthodontist | $311,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $279,400 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $118.18 ($245,800 a year).
Do physicians make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $245,800 against $265,900 nationally, 8% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $217,300, so Philadelphia pays 13% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for physician pay?
236 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $391,800 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.