Best cities for a geriatric physician
The best cities for geriatric physicians are Madison, WI, Detroit, MI, and Memphis, TN, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for geriatric physicians vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for geriatric physicians in the U.S.
Whether you're starting your career as a geriatric physician or considering a move, this list of the best cities for geriatric physicians to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for geriatric physicians. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a geriatric physician. While the absolute best city for geriatric physicians is Madison, WI, there are plenty of other great places to consider.
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10 best cities for geriatric physicians in 2025
1. Madison, WI
Total geriatric physician jobs: 9 Average annual salary: $259,305 Lowest 10 percent warn: $134,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $500,000 Location quotient: 5.34 2. Detroit, MI
Total geriatric physician jobs: 10 Average annual salary: $238,881 Lowest 10 percent warn: $125,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $456,000 Location quotient: 5.10 3. Memphis, TN
Total geriatric physician jobs: 4 Average annual salary: $240,481 Lowest 10 percent warn: $125,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $460,000 Location quotient: 2.18 4. Milwaukee, WI
Total geriatric physician jobs: 5 Average annual salary: $258,512 Lowest 10 percent warn: $134,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $498,000 Location quotient: 2.73 5. Toledo, OH
Total geriatric physician jobs: 4 Average annual salary: $227,991 Lowest 10 percent warn: $118,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $439,000 Location quotient: 9.68 6. New Orleans, LA
Total geriatric physician jobs: 5 Average annual salary: $239,385 Lowest 10 percent warn: $127,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $450,000 Location quotient: 5.88 7. Indianapolis, IN
Total geriatric physician jobs: 6 Average annual salary: $256,144 Lowest 10 percent warn: $131,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $497,000 Location quotient: 1.64 8. Winston-Salem, NC
Total geriatric physician jobs: 5 Average annual salary: $237,386 Lowest 10 percent warn: $121,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $464,000 Location quotient: 11.09 9. Louisville, KY
Total geriatric physician jobs: 2 Average annual salary: $253,434 Lowest 10 percent warn: $130,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $492,000 Location quotient: 1.22 10. Oklahoma City, OK
Total geriatric physician jobs: 4 Average annual salary: $236,733 Lowest 10 percent warn: $125,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $445,000 Location quotient: 2.11
Best cities for geriatric physicians
- Madison, WI
- Detroit, MI
- Memphis, TN
- Milwaukee, WI
- Toledo, OH
- New Orleans, LA
- Indianapolis, IN
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Louisville, KY
- Oklahoma City, OK
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Detailed list of the best cities for a geriatric physician
| Rank | City | Average salary | Lowest 10% Earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison, WI | $259,305 | $134,000 | 252,551 | 9 |
| 2 | Detroit, MI | $238,881 | $125,000 | 672,795 | 10 |
| 3 | Memphis, TN | $240,481 | $125,000 | 652,717 | 4 |
| 4 | Milwaukee, WI | $258,512 | $134,000 | 595,047 | 5 |
| 5 | Toledo, OH | $227,991 | $118,000 | 278,508 | 4 |
| 6 | New Orleans, LA | $239,385 | $127,000 | 391,495 | 5 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | $256,144 | $131,000 | 855,164 | 6 |
| 8 | Winston-Salem, NC | $237,386 | $121,000 | 242,203 | 5 |
| 9 | Louisville, KY | $253,434 | $130,000 | 597,337 | 2 |
| 10 | Oklahoma City, OK | $236,733 | $125,000 | 638,367 | 4 |
| 11 | Nashville, TN | $242,499 | $125,000 | 660,388 | 2 |
| 12 | Cleveland, OH | $224,404 | $117,000 | 385,809 | 4 |
| 13 | Orlando, FL | $251,215 | $128,000 | 277,173 | 9 |
| 14 | Minneapolis, MN | $258,427 | $135,000 | 413,651 | 3 |
| 15 | Lexington, KY | $253,076 | $130,000 | 318,449 | - |
| 16 | Omaha, NE | $245,932 | $127,000 | 446,970 | - |
| 17 | Jacksonville, FL | $251,400 | $129,000 | 880,619 | 5 |
| 18 | Lincoln, NE | $245,556 | $127,000 | 280,364 | - |
| 19 | Fort Wayne, IN | $253,247 | $130,000 | 264,488 | - |
| 20 | Cincinnati, OH | $232,874 | $119,000 | 298,800 | - |
| 21 | Columbus, OH | $229,912 | $118,000 | 860,090 | 2 |
| 22 | Anchorage, AK | $285,897 | $133,000 | 298,192 | - |
| 23 | Tampa, FL | $249,776 | $127,000 | 377,165 | 4 |
| 24 | Las Vegas, NV | $235,467 | $129,000 | 632,912 | 10 |
| 25 | Tulsa, OK | $238,527 | $125,000 | 403,090 | - |
| 26 | Saint Paul, MN | $258,396 | $135,000 | 302,398 | - |
| 27 | Charlotte, NC | $239,678 | $122,000 | 842,051 | - |
| 28 | Wichita, KS | $234,678 | $123,000 | 389,902 | - |
| 29 | Corpus Christi, TX | $232,072 | $124,000 | 325,733 | 1 |
| 30 | Fort Worth, TX | $237,024 | $127,000 | 854,113 | 1 |
| 31 | Raleigh, NC | $235,652 | $120,000 | 458,880 | - |
| 32 | Durham, NC | $235,487 | $120,000 | 263,016 | - |
| 33 | Saint Louis, MO | $232,908 | $120,000 | 311,404 | 6 |
| 34 | Greensboro, NC | $236,848 | $121,000 | 287,027 | - |
| 35 | Saint Petersburg, FL | $249,616 | $127,000 | 260,999 | - |
| 36 | Houston, TX | $234,022 | $125,000 | 2,303,482 | 9 |
| 37 | Hialeah, FL | $250,791 | $122,000 | 236,387 | - |
| 38 | Plano, TX | $237,892 | $127,000 | 286,057 | - |
| 39 | Garland, TX | $237,795 | $127,000 | 234,943 | - |
| 40 | Dallas, TX | $237,472 | $127,000 | 1,317,929 | - |
| 41 | Irving, TX | $237,439 | $127,000 | 238,289 | - |
| 42 | Miami, FL | $250,694 | $121,000 | 453,579 | - |
| 43 | Reno, NV | $237,403 | $130,000 | 245,255 | - |
| 44 | Arlington, TX | $237,157 | $127,000 | 392,772 | - |
| 45 | Portland, OR | $255,478 | $136,000 | 639,863 | 2 |
| 46 | Aurora, CO | $248,171 | $131,000 | 361,710 | 2 |
| 47 | San Antonio, TX | $231,688 | $125,000 | 1,492,510 | 1 |
| 48 | Kansas City, MO | $232,906 | $120,000 | 481,420 | 1 |
| 49 | Stockton, CA | $222,408 | $122,000 | 307,072 | 2 |
| 50 | Seattle, WA | $258,245 | $137,000 | 704,352 | 4 |
Highest paying cities for geriatric physicians
| Rank | City | Avg. geriatric physician salary |
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| 1 | Anderson, SC | $272,273 |
| 2 | Appleton, WI | $263,110 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $258,427 |
| 4 | Indianapolis, IN | $256,144 |
| 5 | Portland, OR | $255,478 |
| 6 | Yakima, WA | $255,434 |
| 7 | Florence, AL | $254,746 |
| 8 | Daytona Beach, FL | $251,633 |
| 9 | Billings, MT | $245,019 |
| 10 | Johnson City, TN | $242,814 |
| 11 | Shreveport, LA | $239,854 |
| 12 | Charlotte, NC | $239,678 |
| 13 | Detroit, MI | $238,881 |
| 14 | Kansas City, KS | $237,496 |
| 15 | Las Vegas, NV | $235,467 |
| 16 | Houston, TX | $234,022 |
| 17 | OFallon, MO | $232,942 |
| 18 | Cincinnati, OH | $232,874 |
| 19 | Bristol, CT | $232,474 |
| 20 | Portland, ME | $231,887 |
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Updated January 8, 2025