Physicians
Occupation
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National Median Salary
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Median Hourly Wage
727,050
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2021-2024)
+4.8%
3 Year Change
$165,075
2021 Median
$173,075
2024 Median
Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.
Top Paying Industries for Physicians
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $237,350 | 3,800 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $235,340 | 1,730 |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | $235,100 | 50 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $233,850 | 1,930 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $232,750 | 1,980 |
Detailed Physicians Occupations
These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:
| Occupation | Annual Median |
|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | — |
| Cardiologists | — |
| Dermatologists | — |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | — |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $238,380 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $236,350 |
| Neurologists | — |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | — |
Related Occupations
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State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Scientific Research and Development Services
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
Home Health Care Services
Insurance Carriers
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Offices of Other Health Practitioners