How much does a physician make in Phoenix?
$349,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $168.01 an hour or $29,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $168.01
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 43
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $127,100Median: $349,500Highest 10%: $506,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $127,100 | $61.11 | |
| 25th | $226,200 | $108.75 | |
| Median | $349,500 | $168.01 | |
| 75th | $372,900 | $179.25 | |
| 90th | $506,400 | $243.47 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $168.01 ($349,500 a year).
Do physicians make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $349,500 against $312,400 nationally, 12% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $338,300, so Phoenix pays 3% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for physician pay?
6 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $127,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $506,400 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.