Family Medicine Salary Data
Median Salary
$315,000
Average Salary
$322,870
Salary Range
Percentiles
Breakdown
How much does a Family Medicine Physician make?
As of June 26, 2025, a Family Medicine Physician in the United States earns an average of $315,000 per year ($26,250 monthly). Based on an average 43-hour work week, this translates to approximately $145 per hour.
Salary Range and Distribution
Based on 94 verified physician salary submissions, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $280,000 to $345,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $650,000 annually. The majority of Family Medicine salaries fall between $280,000 (25th percentile) and $345,000 (75th percentile).
Career Growth and Advancement
The salary difference between early-career and experienced Family Medicine physicians is significant. Entry-level positions start at $302,905, while those with 5+ years of experience earn an average of $338,996 - a 12% increase. This substantial growth reflects the value of experience and skill development in the field.
Practice Settings and Compensation Structure
Base salary makes up 84% of total compensation ($271,530), with the remainder coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and other incentives.
Job Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance
Family Medicine physicians report high career satisfaction, rating their specialty 3.6 out of 5, with 74% saying they would choose this specialty again.
Salary Distribution
Distribution based on 94 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $315,000
Physician Satisfaction in Family Medicine
Satisfaction Rating
Average satisfaction rating reported by Family Medicine physicians (1-5 scale).
Would Choose Again
Percentage of Family Medicine physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Career Satisfaction
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
Primary Challenges
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Salary Comparison
Location Statistics
Average Salary
$322,870
Median Salary
$315,000
Salary Range
$280,000 - $345,000
National Comparison
National Average
$322,870
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
94 local / 94 national reports
Salary by Practice Type
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $342,792 | 30 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $323,535 | 45 submissions |
| Academic | $289,842 | 19 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
Salary by Experience Level
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $279,077 | 13 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $314,454 | 37 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $337,427 | 24 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $342,173 | 13 submissions |
| 16+ years | $362,929 | 7 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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Subspecialty Comparison
Sports Medicine
Geriatrics
| Subspecialty | Average Salary | Sample Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Medicine | $334,643 | 14 submissions | Treats athletic injuries and conditions, focusing on arthroscopic procedures and accelerated rehabilitation protocols. |
| Geriatrics | $330,932 | 11 submissions | Focuses on specialized geriatrics procedures and treatments within family medicine, providing expert care in this specific area. |
* Subspecialties with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
* Data is aggregated from verified physician submissions.
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* Salary data is updated monthly based on verified physician submissions.
Family Medicine Salary by State
Alabama
$290,000/year
10 reports
Arizona
$274,000/year
1 reports
California
$345,000/year
5 reports
Florida
$310,000/year
7 reports
Georgia
$290,000/year
1 reports
Illinois
$300,000/year
5 reports
Iowa
$315,000/year
9 reports
Kansas
$325,000/year
1 reports
Kentucky
$350,000/year
1 reports
Massachusetts
$325,000/year
6 reports
Michigan
$320,000/year
2 reports
Mississippi
$320,000/year
1 reports
Missouri
$320,000/year
2 reports
Montana
$339,250/year
4 reports
Nevada
$650,000/year
1 reports
New Jersey
$315,000/year
1 reports
New Mexico
$355,000/year
1 reports
New York
$325,000/year
6 reports
North Carolina
$220,000/year
1 reports
Ohio
$270,000/year
4 reports
Oklahoma
$265,000/year
1 reports
Oregon
$320,000/year
3 reports
Pennsylvania
$310,000/year
11 reports
Rhode Island
$225,000/year
1 reports
South Dakota
$251,000/year
1 reports
Tennessee
$352,000/year
2 reports
Texas
$273,000/year
3 reports
Virginia
$410,000/year
3 reports
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