Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Top skills:Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingTime Management
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Family Medicine Physician pay by experience level
Entry level$79,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$168,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$252,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$346,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$443,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
3,300
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Family Medicine Physician salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
81,500 workers
$266,500
Offices of Physicians
73,970 workers
$267,500
Hospitals
20,270 workers
$266,500
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
19,670 workers
$266,000
Hospitals, Privately Owned
15,260 workers
$270,500
Outpatient Care Centers
6,470 workers
$258,000
Hospitals, Local Government Owned
4,020 workers
$285,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
2,150 workers
$288,500
Educational Services
1,770 workers
$172,500
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
1,730 workers
$172,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Family Medicine Physician pays 64% above the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Family Medicine Physician make?
The average base salary for a Family Medicine Physician in the United States is $265,000 per year, or about $127.40 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $168,000 and $346,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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