How much does a physician make in Washington?
$237,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $114.03 an hour or $19,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $114.03
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 43
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $134,800Median: $237,200Highest 10%: $329,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $134,800 | $64.80 | |
| 25th | $203,200 | $97.67 | |
| Median | $237,200 | $114.03 | |
| 75th | $313,200 | $150.58 | |
| 90th | $329,600 | $158.44 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $226,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $114.03 ($237,200 a year).
Do physicians make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $237,200 against $312,400 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Washington rank for physician pay?
36 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $134,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $329,600 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.