Physician Salary
BLS reports this occupation as "Physicians, All Other" (29-1229); every figure on this page is for that BLS occupation.
Physicians diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions. They examine patients, order and interpret tests, prescribe treatments, and counsel patients on preventive care.
National Salary Distribution
Top Paying Cities for Physician
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis, TN | $388,960 |
| 2 | Minneapolis, MN | $378,730 |
| 3 | Indianapolis, IN | $364,040 |
| 4 | Raleigh, NC | $354,130 |
| 5 | Louisville, KY | $335,670 |
| 6 | Portland, OR | $333,860 |
| 7 | Seattle, WA | $330,560 |
| 8 | Charlotte, NC | $327,040 |
| 9 | San Diego, CA | $323,050 |
| 10 | Oklahoma City, OK | $307,800 |
Highest After Local Prices
| # | City | Price Level | At National Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis, TN | 92.2 | $421,962 |
| 2 | Indianapolis, IN | 95.7 | $380,413 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | 104.8 | $361,308 |
| 4 | Raleigh, NC | 98.2 | $360,779 |
| 5 | Louisville, KY | 93.1 | $360,649 |
| 6 | Oklahoma City, OK | 90.4 | $340,457 |
| 7 | Charlotte, NC | 97.3 | $335,949 |
| 8 | El Paso, TX | 89.9 | $322,482 |
| 9 | Portland, OR | 105.4 | $316,692 |
| 10 | Nashville, TN | 96.3 | $306,878 |
Physician Salary — All Cities
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | $282,200 | $388,960 | $498,050 | $520,830 | 950 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $220,480 | $378,730 | $406,080 | $468,570 | 3,690 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $212,960 | $364,040 | $428,230 | $437,100 | 3,730 |
| Raleigh, NC | $265,730 | $354,130 | $356,160 | $361,270 | 1,190 |
| Louisville, KY | $231,350 | $335,670 | $474,720 | $513,680 | 1,100 |
| Portland, OR | $270,450 | $333,860 | $365,160 | $408,660 | 2,940 |
| Seattle, WA | $248,540 | $330,560 | $383,880 | $433,910 | 3,590 |
| Charlotte, NC | $216,400 | $327,040 | $412,960 | $452,850 | 2,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $254,280 | $323,050 | $337,400 | $391,440 | 4,200 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $107,900 | $307,800 | $387,910 | $421,200 | 1,130 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $171,100 | $301,270 | $518,640 | $518,640 | 5,210 |
| Denver, CO | $218,110 | $298,600 | $356,950 | $377,370 | 1,170 |
| Nashville, TN | $137,370 | $295,640 | $426,850 | $452,390 | 2,490 |
| San Francisco, CA | $101,770 | $294,360 | $347,750 | $425,070 | 3,530 |
| Houston, TX | $120,200 | $292,490 | $403,900 | $457,450 | 7,010 |
| El Paso, TX | $207,000 | $289,950 | $291,830 | $415,890 | 560 |
| Richmond, VA | $204,860 | $284,090 | $333,450 | $384,630 | 1,760 |
| Austin, TX | $128,470 | $276,600 | $349,520 | $483,640 | 1,550 |
| Atlanta, GA | $161,450 | $275,080 | $400,540 | $462,410 | 5,170 |
| New York, NY | $125,230 | $265,930 | $369,310 | $424,620 | 17,210 |
| Miami, FL | $118,890 | $232,960 | $357,790 | $409,790 | 7,890 |
| Boston, MA | $86,250 | $229,870 | $382,470 | $440,660 | 6,350 |
| Dallas, TX | $78,340 | $222,410 | $349,970 | $452,360 | 13,580 |
| Columbus, OH | $105,600 | $214,760 | $365,610 | $465,130 | 3,830 |
| Washington, DC | $105,860 | $208,710 | $313,520 | $402,900 | 10,650 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $80,650 | $196,760 | $318,670 | $451,010 | 6,810 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $78,120 | $187,680 | $370,140 | $423,340 | 6,260 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $82,330 | $119,600 | $357,740 | $442,310 | 2,260 |
| Chicago, IL | $81,360 | $94,820 | $321,350 | $430,240 | 16,950 |
| Detroit, MI | $64,920 | $68,220 | $211,370 | $356,820 | 6,580 |
Compare Physician Salaries: City vs City
5About the Physician Role
Physicians diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions. They examine patients, order and interpret tests, prescribe treatments, and counsel patients on preventive care.
Compensation for Physicians varies by metro — from $68,220 at the low end in Detroit, MI to $388,960 in Memphis, TN. The $320,740 gap is a gap in dollars. The second table above lists the 10 highest medians after each is restated at national-average prices using BEA regional price parities, which can change the order.
For side-by-side comparisons between specific metros, use the compare links above or the salary calculator. For state-level figures, see physician salary by state, or browse all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Physician salary in the US?
The national median Physician salary is $265,930 per year, per the BLS OEWS May 2025 national estimate. The 25th percentile is $102,930 and the 90th percentile reaches $452,360.
Which city pays Physicians the most?
Among the 30 metro areas covered here, Memphis, TN has the highest median wage for Physicians at $388,960 per year (BLS OEWS May 2025). Minneapolis, MN ($378,730) and Indianapolis, IN ($364,040) are next.