How much does a physician make in Massachusetts?
$285,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Massachusetts. That is $137.13 an hour or $23,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $137.13
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,640Median: $285,200Highest 10%: $459,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,640 | $46.94 | |
| 25th | $236,600 | $113.73 | |
| Median | $285,200 | $137.13 | |
| 75th | $331,000 | $159.12 | |
| 90th | $459,900 | $221.12 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $319,900 |
| Boston, MA | $285,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 17. Michigan | $303,100 |
| 18. Washington | $300,700 |
| 19. Colorado | $294,500 |
| 20. Massachusetts | $285,200 |
| 21. Missouri | $261,800 |
| 22. Mississippi | $261,600 |
| 23. Maryland | $253,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $137.13 ($285,200 a year).
Do physicians make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $285,200 against $312,400 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for physician pay?
Massachusetts ranks 20 of 35 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays physicians the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $319,900 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.