Family doctors employed in the United States typically earn salaries in the range from $101,756 to $211,716 a year including bonuses and contributions from profit sharing according to the salary information provided by Payscale.
The basic annual salary for family physicians is usually in the range between $99,168 and $199,128 and the yearly bonuses can amount to up to $27,181. Family doctors’ earnings from profit sharing range from none to $34,765 a year according to Payscale. The salary data provided by Jobstat indicates that the top annual salary recorded for family specialists is $202,227 and the lowest, $67,914 a year.
Average salary
The average salary for family doctors working in the United States is $199,850 a year according to the recruitment firm Profiles, $151,876 a year according to Jobstat, $158,117 a year according to Payscale, $172,020 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and $175,000 a year according to the 2013 Family Physician Compensation Report released by Medscape.
The Profiles agency reports a median salary of $207,900 for family medicine doctors who specialize in obstetrics.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that men earn 17% more than women: male family doctors earn an average annual salary of $184,000, while women make $157,000 a year on average.
Family doctors’ annual pay can vary dramatically depending on location. Family physicians based in the North Central region earn the highest salaries — $186,000 a year on average – followed by those employed in the South Central region, who earn around $182,000 a year according to Medscape’s salary data. Family doctors working in the Great Lakes region earn $181,000 a year on average, and physicians based in the West and the Southeast earn around $180,000 a year.
The median annual wage for family doctors based in the North East is $170,000, and physicians working in the Southwest earn around $164,000 annually. The lowest salaries are in the Mid-Atlantic region, where the average salary for this profession is $163,000 a year, and in the Northwest, where family doctors earn a median annual pay of $162,000 according to Medscape.
The average annual salary for family physicians also varies depending on the work setting. Family doctors employed by hospitals have the highest salaries — $204,000 a year on average – followed by those working in multispecialty group practices, who earn around $191,000 a year.
Family specialists employed by healthcare organizations earn $183,000 a year on average, those working in single-specialty group practices make around $178,000 annually, and doctors working in solo practices are paid around $166,000 a year according to Medscape’s salary statistics.
Family doctors working at outpatient clinics are paid a median yearly salary of $162,000, and those employed in an academic setting earn $154,000 a year on average. Family physicians working in other settings earn $150,000 a year on average based in Medscape’s salary data.
Family doctors’ annual income also depends on their work situation. Doctors who are partners in their organization generally earn around $197,000 a year, and those who work as independent contractors make $173,000 a year on average. Physicians who are employees in their organization are paid around $172,000 annually, and professionals who own a solo practice earn $166,000 a year on average according to Medscape’s salary figures.
Starting salary
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Family physicians who are in the first year earn an average yearly salary of $138,000 according to the recruitment agency Profiles.
Doctors who specialize in obstetrics are paid a median starting salary of $142,000 a year.
Salary by state
Family doctors’ salaries depend on geographical location among other factors, and can vary significantly from state to state. Family physicians employed in Texas typically earn between $100,658 and $198,168 a year, those based in California are generally paid between $106,597 and $230,000 annually, and professionals working in Florida report an annual pay in the range from $101,189 to $234,404 according to Payscale’s salary figures.
Family doctors working in Pennsylvania earn from $99,996 to $175,638 annually, and those based in Illinois are usually paid between $83,557 and $221,100 a year. Professionals employed in Michigan earn between $100,671 and $176,720 annually, and those based in New York typically make between $78,706 and $189,068 a year according to Payscale.
Salary by city
Family physicians’ salaries can also vary from city to city. Doctors employed in New York typically earn between $78,706 and $218,156 a year, those based in Chicago generally report salaries in the range from $48,000 to $201,500 a year, and professionals working in Houston are usually paid between $103,000 and $173,573 annually. Family doctors working in Orlando earn between $88,190 and $246,581 a year, and those based in Los Angeles are paid between $91,916 and $199,263 a year. Physicians employed in Philadelphia generally earn salaries in the range from $50,772 to $162,744 a year, and those working in Dallas are typically paid between $99,550 and $297,988 a year according to Payscale’s salary data.
Salary range
The results of Medscape’s annual salary survey reveal that 13% of family doctors earn $100,000 a year or less, while 1% are paid $400,000 annually or more. The highest percentage of family doctors (20%) earn an annual salary in the range from $200,000 to $250,000. 15% are paid between $175,000 and $200,000 a year, and 19% make between $150,000 and $175,000 a year.
On the higher end of the scale, 2% of family doctors earn between $350,000 and $400,000 a year, 4% are paid between $300,000 and $350,000 annually, and 7% report an annual pay in the range between $250,000 and $300,000 according to Medscape’s salary report.
On the lower end of the scale, 7% of family physicians earn between $100,000 and $125,000 annually, and 13% are paid between $125,000 and $150,000 a year according to Medscape.
Family doctors’ salaries can vary significantly depending on work experience. Family physicians with 1 to 4 years of experience typically report earning an annual pay in the range from $88,199 to $182,670, and those with 5 to 9 years of experience generally earn between $99,726 and $195,404 a year. Professionals with 10 to 19 years under their belt are usually paid between $101,014 and $198,616 annually, and those with 20 or more years of work experience typically earn between $112,743 and $247,122 a year according to the salary data provided by Payscale.
Hourly rate
Family doctors earn $74.95 per hour on average according to Jobstat’s salary data. The highest hourly wage recorded for this profession is $82.50 and the lowest, $67,41 per hour.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports a median hourly rate of $82.70 for this occupation. 10% of family doctors earn up to $40.76 per hour, and 25% are paid an hourly wage of $62.23 or less.
The hourly wage for family doctors depends on a number of factors, including years of experience. Physicians with 1 to 4 years of experience typically earn between $35.75 and $103.76 per hour, and those with 5 to 9 years of experience are generally paid between $63.24 and $96.80 per hour. Family doctors with 10 to 19 years of experience report earning an hourly pay in the range from $62.06 to $119.18, and those with 20 or more years of professional experience are typically paid between $68.73 and $103.04 per hour according to Payscale’s salary data.
The hourly rate can vary significantly from state to state. Physicians employed in California are usually paid between $57.50 and $92.43 per hour, those based in Florida make between $71.22 and $103.59 per hour, and family doctors working in Texas generally earn between $81.39 and $118.99 per hour. Family physicians employed in Washington are paid between $75.95 and $100.11 per hour, and those based in Maryland typically make between $62.50 and $90.15 per hour according to the salary figures provided by Payscale.
Family doctors’ hourly pay can also vary from industry to industry. Physicians working in the health care sector are typically paid between $64.78 and $105.18 per hour, those working at physicians’ offices generally earn between $36.06 and $94.33 per hour, and doctors working at medical offices usually report an hourly wage in the range from $64.34 to $100.67. Family specialists employed at health clinics are paid between $72.58 and $91.23, and those working at urgent care clinics generally earn between $72.41 and $86.67 per hour according to Payscale.
The hourly rate also depends on employer type. Family doctors employed by private practices and firms generally make between $64.56 and $102.71 per hour, those employed by companies are typically paid between $67.45 and $108.19 per hour, and physicians working at hospitals report earning an hourly wage in the range from $59.80 to $137.50. Doctors employed by non-profit organizations generally make between $50.68 and $103.48 per hour, and those working for the federal government are typically paid between $80.99 and $100 per hour according to Payscale’s salary statistics.
Benefits
Family physicians typically get a variety of perks and benefits along with their annual salary and bonuses, and their benefits packages can sometimes reflect their yearly income. Family doctors who have 401(k) plans generally earn salaries in the range from $104,004 to $202,833 a year, those who have malpractice and liability insurance are typically paid between $114,403 and $194,402 annually, and physicians who get paid vacations and holidays make between $115,509 and $194,205 a year according to Payscale’s salary data.
Family doctors who get life and disability insurance as part of their benefits package are generally paid between $106,456 and $198,196 a year, and those who have paid sick leave typically report an annual pay in the range from $118,359 to $194,873. Doctors who get 403(b) plans are paid between $113,006 and $189,420 annually, and professionals who get reimbursement for professionals training, education, tuition, or certification typically earn between $119,745 and $198,428 a year according to Payscale.
The most popular perks and benefits among family doctors are malpractice and liability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, life and disability insurance, and paid sick leave.
Other income factors
Family doctors’ salaries can vary significantly from industry to industry. Physicians working in the health care sector generally earn between $97,944 and $195,663 a year, those working at physicians’ offices are typically paid between $105,185 and $199,683 annually, and professionals working at medical offices usually report an annual pay in the range from $118,150 to $223,795. Family physicians working at hospitals generally make between $89,565 and $193,726 a year, those working at health clinics are paid between $101,014 and $185,109 annually, and professionals employed at urgent care clinics typically report salaries in the range from $79,433 to $186,650 a year. Family doctors employed by the military or armed forces generally earn an annual income in the range between $101,500 and $183,844 according to Payscale’s salary figures.
Employer type is another factor that can significantly affect a family physician’s annual pay. Doctors employed at hospitals report earning between $96,558 and $195,168 annually, those employed by private practices and firms are usually paid between $100,768 and $203,318 a year, and physicians working for non-profit organizations generally report an annual income in the range from $107,329 to $183,733. Family doctors employed by companies earn between $101,864 and $212,393 a year, those employed by the federal government are paid between $109,293 and $182,968 annually, and physicians working for the state and local government earn salaries in the range from $51,719 to $190,628 a year. Physicians who are self-employed report earning an annual pay in the range between $95,618 and $234,220, and those who work as contractors generally make between $100,000 and $190,000 annually. Doctors employed by universities and colleges are typically paid between $50,684 and $169,064 a year, and those employed by trusts and foundations report salaries in the range from $129,708 to $184,210 a year according to the salary information provided by Payscale.
Hospital setting is another factor that can determine a family physician’s annual salary. Doctors working at physicians’ offices and private practices generally make between $107,941 and $202,270 a year, those working in ambulatory care and surgery centers are usually paid between $115,205 and $192,103 annually, and physicians working at general hospitals report earning an annual income in the range from $50,252 to $196,282. Family doctors working in community and home health make between $100,520 and $184,763 annually, those employed by the military are paid between $87,262 and $188,673 a year, and physicians employed by schools typically make between $132,656 and $160,744 a year according to Payscale’s salary data.
Professional certification can also affect a family doctor’s annual earnings. Physicians with a certification from the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) generally earn between $118,618 and $202,436 a year, those with a qualification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) make between $106,127 and $203,292 annually, and physicians with a Board Certified Primary Care qualification earn between $107,547 and $195,943 a year. Doctors with a certification in family practice report an annual pay in the range from $104,098 to $210,550, those with the Certified Doctor (SORSI) qualification generally make between $77,160 and $240,000 annually, and physicians with a certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) report salaries in the range from $100,000 to $173,827 a year according to Payscale’s salary figures.