How much does a physician make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $100.34 an hour or $17,390 a month.
- Hourly
- $100.34
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 286 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 10,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,430 | $37.23 | |
| 25th | $105,900 | $50.89 | |
| Median | $208,700 | $100.34 | |
| 75th | $313,500 | $150.73 | |
| 90th | $402,900 | $193.70 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $100.34 ($208,700 a year).
Do physicians make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $208,700 against $265,900 nationally, 22% less.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $77,430, so Washington pays 170% more.
Where does Washington rank for physician pay?
286 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $402,900 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.