Family Medicine Physicians
SOC 29-1215 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Family Medicine Physicians is $164,684, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $181,841, and an estimated 184,485 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +8.3% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -8% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 2.7% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Family Medicine Physicians has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $224,640 | $224,640 | 112,010 |
| 2022 | $211,300 | $219,998 | 100,940 |
| 2020 | $207,380 | $244,152 | 98,590 |
Nominal change
+8.3%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-8%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+2.7%
About average
Employment 2024
116,000
Projected 2034
119,100
Annual Openings
3,300
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Family Medicine Physicians earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $164,684. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $238,510 | +44.8% | 190 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $238,020 | +44.5% | 130 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $238,020 | +44.5% | 100 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $237,800 | +44.4% | 120 |
| North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $236,080 | +43.4% | 80 |
| Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $235,280 | +42.9% | 40 |
| Georgia | $235,000 | +42.7% | 2,560 |
| Colorado | $234,220 | +42.2% | 3,470 |
| Utah | $233,170 | +41.6% | 750 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $232,890 | +41.4% | 60 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$90,576
25th Pct
$123,513
Median
$164,684
75th Pct
$214,089
90th Pct
$271,728
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYCARE MEDICAL GROUP | FL | 4 | $219,907 |
| St. Joseph Hospital of Nashua, N.H. | NH | 3 | $260,000 |
| The Permanente Medical Group | CA | 3 | $292,500 |
| GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS | CA | 3 | $240,750 |
| Dedicated Senior Medical Centers of Florida, LLC | FL | 3 | $224,000 |
| Adams County Regional Medical Center | OH | 2 | $305,000 |
| SwedishAmerican Hospital | IL | 2 | $290,000 |
| Geisinger Clinic | PA | 2 | $275,000 |
| Kapi'olani Medical Specialists | HI | 2 | $148,990 |
| WellSpan Medical Group | PA | 2 | $185,143 |
| North Brevard County Hospital District | FL | 2 | $250,000 |
| Johnson Memorial Health Services | MN | 2 | $239,200 |
| Marshfield Clinic | WI | 2 | $255,684 |
| Sanford Clinic | SD | 2 | $265,000 |
| PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NY, PC | NY | 2 | $222,082 |
| Eskenazi Medical Group, Inc. | IN | 2 | $239,334 |
| OSF Multi-Specialty Group | IL | 2 | $255,000 |
| Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education | PA | 2 | $255,000 |
| Ozarks Medical Center | MO | 1 | $250,000 |
| DotHouse Health, Inc. | MA | 1 | $208,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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