Family Medicine Physicians

Physicians & Surgeons • Healthcare & Medical Careers

Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment. Excludes "General Internal Medicine Physicians" (29-1216) and "Pediatricians, General" (29-1221).

Typical Salary (Median)
$238,380
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$256,830
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
107,950
Education Required
Doctoral degree
BLS Code: 291215

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Family Medicine Physicians earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Family Medicine Physicians (2024)

10th Percentile
$81,330
25th Percentile
$167,580

Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas

Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Family Medicine Physicians

Top Industries

Industries with the most Family Medicine Physicians positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
107,950
$256,830 avg
2
Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance
102,520
$259,100 avg
3
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
99,040
$259,840 avg
4
Ambulatory Health Care Services
81,110
$259,110 avg
5
Offices of Physicians
73,050
$260,110 avg

Work Environment

Clinic Hospital

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Family Medicine Physicians professionals work in healthcare & medical careers, specifically in physicians & surgeons. This role typically requires doctoral degree and offers a median salary of $238,380.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Family Medicine Physicians is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 107,950 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

family doctor primary care physician family medicine

Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.