How much does a physician make in Philadelphia?
$365,800a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $175.88 an hour or $30,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $175.88
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 43
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $94,870Median: $365,800Highest 10%: $471,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $94,870 | $45.61 | |
| 25th | $123,700 | $59.47 | |
| Median | $365,800 | $175.88 | |
| 75th | $367,500 | $176.70 | |
| 90th | $471,800 | $226.85 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $452,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,800 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,000 |
| Orthodontist | $311,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $279,400 |
| Physician | $245,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $175.88 ($365,800 a year).
Do physicians make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $365,800 against $312,400 nationally, 17% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $413,400, so Philadelphia pays 12% less.
Where does Philadelphia rank for physician pay?
3 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $94,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $471,800 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.