How much does a physician make in Tampa?
$287,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $138.08 an hour or $23,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $138.08
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 177 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 4,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,210Median: $287,200Highest 10%: $419,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,210 | $43.37 | |
| 25th | $218,500 | $105.04 | |
| Median | $287,200 | $138.08 | |
| 75th | $391,800 | $188.36 | |
| 90th | $419,400 | $201.65 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Jacksonville, FL | $350,000 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $341,400 |
| Deltona, FL | $341,100 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $313,700 |
| Lakeland, FL | $295,900 |
| Pensacola, FL | $294,500 |
| Gainesville, FL | $291,200 |
| Wildwood, FL | $286,300 |
| Orlando, FL | $283,600 |
| North Port, FL | $280,500 |
| Crestview, FL | $278,500 |
| Panama City, FL | $258,400 |
| Miami, FL | $233,000 |
| Ocala, FL | $231,800 |
| Naples, FL | $228,700 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $224,500 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $217,800 |
| Sebastian, FL | $213,900 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $198,100 |
| Sebring, FL | $190,000 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $160,800 |
Related jobs in Tampa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $523,600 |
| Cardiologist | $515,700 |
| Surgeon | $500,400 |
| Radiologist | $410,200 |
| Dermatologist | $397,700 |
| Physician | $362,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $233,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $229,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $206,300 |
| Pediatrician | $182,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $138.08 ($287,200 a year).
Do physicians make more in Tampa than the national average?
Yes: $287,200 against $265,900 nationally, 8% more.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $262,200, so Tampa pays 10% more.
Where does Tampa rank for physician pay?
177 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $419,400 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.