How much does a physician make in Phoenix?
$301,300a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $144.84 an hour or $25,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $144.84
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 144 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 5,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,570Median: $301,300Highest 10%: $518,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,570 | $36.33 | |
| 25th | $171,100 | $82.26 | |
| Median | $301,300 | $144.84 | |
| 75th | $518,600 | $249.35 | |
| 90th | $518,600 | $249.35 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $361,700 |
| Tucson, AZ | $357,100 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $296,800 |
| Yuma, AZ | $162,000 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $71,540 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $144.84 ($301,300 a year).
Do physicians make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $301,300 against $265,900 nationally, 13% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $312,500, so Phoenix pays 4% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for physician pay?
144 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $518,600 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.