How much does a physician make in New Jersey?
$356,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in New Jersey. That is $171.14 an hour or $29,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $171.14
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,340Median: $356,000Highest 10%: $422,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,340 | $36.22 | |
| 25th | $124,000 | $59.61 | |
| Median | $356,000 | $171.14 | |
| 75th | $377,800 | $181.63 | |
| 90th | $422,500 | $203.13 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $365,800 |
| New York, NY | $327,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 3. Nevada | $384,400 |
| 4. Illinois | $381,800 |
| 5. Minnesota | $362,300 |
| 6. New Jersey | $356,000 |
| 7. Texas | $345,800 |
| 8. Indiana | $340,300 |
| 9. Arizona | $338,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $171.14 ($356,000 a year).
Do physicians make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $356,000 against $312,400 nationally, 14% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for physician pay?
New Jersey ranks 6 of 35 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays physicians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $365,800 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.