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The average salary for a family practice physician is approximately $205,717 per year, equating to about $99 per hour. This figure varies based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and workplace setting. For instance, urban areas often offer higher salaries due to increased demand and cost of living.
Average salaries differ significantly across states. For example, family practice physicians in states like California and New York typically earn more than their counterparts in less populated regions. Cities such as San Francisco and New York City rank among the highest paying locations, offering competitive compensation to attract top talent.
Given the projected growth in healthcare, family practice physicians can expect increasing demand for their services. This demand translates into diverse job opportunities, whether in private practice, hospitals, or community health settings. Staying informed about salary trends and expected growth can help you make strategic career decisions.
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The average family practice physician salary in North Dakota, Vermont, and Minnesota are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average family practice physician salary states are Nevada, South Carolina, and Georgia.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $199,339 | $95.84 |
| 2 | Vermont | $198,112 | $95.25 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $185,887 | $89.37 |
| 4 | Montana | $189,828 | $91.26 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $192,347 | $92.47 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $188,454 | $90.60 |
| 7 | Maine | $188,312 | $90.53 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $179,541 | $86.32 |
| 9 | Oklahoma | $183,192 | $88.07 |
| 10 | Iowa | $184,087 | $88.50 |
| 11 | Idaho | $189,974 | $91.33 |
| 12 | Washington | $187,712 | $90.25 |
| 13 | Alabama | $183,968 | $88.45 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $180,428 | $86.74 |
| 15 | Alaska | $181,477 | $87.25 |
| 16 | New York | $185,889 | $89.37 |
| 17 | Indiana | $179,489 | $86.29 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $181,185 | $87.11 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $179,713 | $86.40 |
| 20 | Texas | $182,966 | $87.96 |
| 21 | Arkansas | $180,308 | $86.69 |
| 22 | Florida | $181,784 | $87.40 |
| 23 | Illinois | $182,687 | $87.83 |
| 24 | Missouri | $182,817 | $87.89 |
| 25 | Ohio | $179,459 | $86.28 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $181,369 | $87.20 |
| 27 | Oregon | $179,698 | $86.39 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $178,134 | $85.64 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $177,629 | $85.40 |
| 30 | California | $183,206 | $88.08 |
| 31 | Arizona | $175,887 | $84.56 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $177,175 | $85.18 |
| 33 | Colorado | $181,378 | $87.20 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $174,859 | $84.07 |
| 35 | Kansas | $177,638 | $85.40 |
| 36 | Massachusetts | $179,959 | $86.52 |
| 37 | Nevada | $173,239 | $83.29 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $177,731 | $85.45 |
| 39 | Maryland | $178,226 | $85.69 |
| 40 | Rhode Island | $175,227 | $84.24 |
| 41 | New Jersey | $178,368 | $85.75 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $175,288 | $84.27 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $170,408 | $81.93 |
| 44 | Michigan | $175,121 | $84.19 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $153,189 | $73.65 |
| 46 | Virginia | $176,291 | $84.76 |
| 47 | Delaware | $175,531 | $84.39 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $161,098 | $77.45 |
| 49 | Georgia | $170,144 | $81.80 |
| 50 | District of Columbia | $174,325 | $83.81 |
| 51 | Utah | $162,554 | $78.15 |
The highest-paying cities for family practice physicians are Fargo, ND, Longview, WA, and Springfield, MO.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo, ND | $230,471 | $110.80 |
| 2 | Longview, WA | $213,835 | $102.81 |
| 3 | Springfield, MO | $204,846 | $98.48 |
| 4 | Colorado Springs, CO | $204,249 | $98.20 |
| 5 | Oklahoma City, OK | $204,182 | $98.16 |
| 6 | Fresno, CA | $204,049 | $98.10 |
| 7 | Milwaukee, WI | $202,972 | $97.58 |
| 8 | Dallas, TX | $201,432 | $96.84 |
| 9 | Aurora, IL | $200,114 | $96.21 |
| 10 | Portland, OR | $199,578 | $95.95 |
| 11 | Albuquerque, NM | $198,042 | $95.21 |
| 12 | New York, NY | $197,399 | $94.90 |
| 13 | Tampa, FL | $197,157 | $94.79 |
| 14 | Portland, ME | $195,886 | $94.18 |
| 15 | Indianapolis, IN | $195,215 | $93.85 |
| 16 | Dayton, OH | $193,633 | $93.09 |
| 17 | Phoenix, AZ | $190,106 | $91.40 |
| 18 | Memphis, TN | $190,043 | $91.37 |
| 19 | Philadelphia, PA | $189,575 | $91.14 |
| 20 | Baltimore, MD | $188,776 | $90.76 |
A family practice physician's salary ranges from $136,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $310,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $310,000 | $25,833 | $149 |
| 75th Percentile | $255,000 | $21,250 | $123 |
| Average | $205,717 | $17,143 | $99 |
| 25th Percentile | $165,000 | $13,750 | $79 |
| 10th Percentile | $136,000 | $11,333 | $65 |
The highest paying types of family practice physicians are family practice md, physician, and acute care physician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor | $208,582 | $17,382 | $100.28 | 14,571 |
| Medical Doctor | $181,967 | $15,164 | $87.48 | 60,642 |
| Physician Liaison | $210,572 | $17,548 | $101.24 | 64,483 |
| General Practitioner | $172,831 | $14,403 | $83.09 | 64,698 |
| Professor Of Family Medicine | $179,574 | $14,964 | $86.33 | 57,697 |
| Attending Physician | $200,702 | $16,725 | $96.49 | 53,195 |
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Family practice physician salaries at Central Ohio Primary Care and Union Hospital of Cecil County are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average family practice physician salary at companies like Guadalupe Regional Medical Center and Freeman Health System are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Ohio Primary Care | $251,177 | $120.76 |
| 2 | Union Hospital of Cecil County | $247,632 | $119.05 |
| 3 | Guadalupe Regional Medical Center | $246,095 | $118.31 |
| 4 | Freeman Health System | $245,974 | $118.26 |
| 5 | Community Health Systems | $245,930 | $118.24 |
| 6 | Marshall Browning Hospital | $240,379 | $115.57 |
| 7 | Satanta District Hospital | $238,938 | $114.87 |
| 8 | Pikeville Medical Center | $238,294 | $114.56 |
| 9 | PeaceHealth | $236,566 | $113.73 |
| 10 | Bradford Regional Medical Center (upper Allegheny Health System) | $234,956 | $112.96 |
| 11 | Community Health Center of Branch County | $232,852 | $111.95 |
| 12 | UnitedHealth Group | $232,194 | $111.63 |
| 13 | Linton Hospital | $231,347 | $111.22 |
| 14 | Aurora Health Care | $229,560 | $110.37 |
| 15 | Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp. | $229,026 | $110.11 |
| 16 | Mile Bluff Medical Center | $228,885 | $110.04 |
| 17 | Prowers Medical Center | $228,884 | $110.04 |
| 18 | Cigna | $227,606 | $109.43 |
| 19 | OSF HealthCare | $226,831 | $109.05 |
| 20 | Altru Health System | $226,197 | $108.75 |
The average family practice physician salary has risen by $41,843 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average family practice physician earned $163,874 annually, but today, they earn $205,717 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for family practice physicians over the last decade.
Compare family practice physician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare family practice physician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $206,000 | $98.90 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | $201,000 | $96.50 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $197,000 | $94.87 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $195,000 | $93.76 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $187,000 | $89.87 | +3.2% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSF Healthcare | ENT Physician Opportunity-Build The Practice YOU Want | Peoria, IL | 06/30/2025 | $465,000 |
| Healthcare Connections | Physician/Family Practice/New York/Permanent/Upstate New York University Town Seeking Family | New York, NY | 06/29/2025 | $275,000 |
| Locumjobsonline | Physician (Md/Do)-Family Practice | Bridgeport, CT | 06/29/2025 | $250,000 |
| TRM Healthcare | Family Practice Physician | Portland, OR | 06/29/2025 | $180,000 |
| Britt Medical Search | Physician/Family Practice/Minnesota/Permanent/Family Medicine Physician Opening | Moorhead, MN | 06/29/2025 | $293,000 |
| Healthcare Recruitment Counselors | Occupational Medicine or Family Practice Physician | Philadelphia, PA | 06/29/2025 | $250,000 |
| Healthcare Recruitment Counselors | Internal Medicine/Family Practice Physician-Medical Director Kansas City KS | Elwood, KS | 06/29/2025 | $400,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health | Prenatal OB Coordinator-Physician Practice | Freehold, NJ | 06/28/2025 | $47,521 |
| Viemed Healthcare Staffing | Family Practice Physician | Vancouver, WA | 06/28/2025 | $262,899 |
| Britt Medical Search | Physician/Family Practice/California/Permanent/Family Medicine Physician Opening In Southern | Barstow, CA | 06/28/2025 | $350,000 |
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