How much does a physician make in Virginia?
$278,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Virginia. That is $133.91 an hour or $23,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $133.91
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,500Median: $278,500Highest 10%: $417,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,500 | $49.75 | |
| 25th | $183,200 | $88.07 | |
| Median | $278,500 | $133.91 | |
| 75th | $350,600 | $168.53 | |
| 90th | $417,100 | $200.51 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlottesville, VA | $286,100 |
| Richmond, VA | $284,100 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $273,700 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $266,300 |
| Staunton, VA | $239,700 |
| Winchester, VA | $210,600 |
| Washington, DC | $208,700 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $207,800 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $197,600 |
| Kingsport, TN | $124,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 24. Nebraska | $290,500 |
| 25. New Jersey | $285,000 |
| 26. California | $281,600 |
| 27. Virginia | $278,500 |
| 28. South Carolina | $274,500 |
| 29. Alabama | $272,600 |
| 30. Texas | $269,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $133.91 ($278,500 a year).
Do physicians make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $278,500 against $265,900 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Virginia rank for physician pay?
Virginia ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays physicians the most?
Charlottesville, VA, with a median of $286,100 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.