How much does a physician make in Atlanta?
$270,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $129.81 an hour or $22,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $129.81
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 43
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $224,500Median: $270,000Highest 10%: $353,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $224,500 | $107.93 | |
| 25th | $224,500 | $107.94 | |
| Median | $270,000 | $129.81 | |
| 75th | $317,100 | $152.44 | |
| 90th | $353,600 | $169.98 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $129.81 ($270,000 a year).
Do physicians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $270,000 against $312,400 nationally, 14% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $211,800, so Atlanta pays 27% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for physician pay?
26 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $224,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $353,600 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.