Physician Salary in 2026
How Much Do Physicians Make?
Physicians earn a median annual salary of $239,200 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $66,860 at the 10th percentile to $239,200 at the 90th percentile — a range of $172,340. The highest-paying state is Alabama at $239,200.
| Percentile | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,860 |
| 25th percentile | $95,080 |
| Median (50th) | $239,200 |
| 75th percentile | $239,200 |
| 90th percentile | $239,200 |
Physician Salary by State
Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Alabamatop | $239,200 |
| Florida | $239,200 |
| Georgia | $239,200 |
| Hawaii | $239,200 |
| Idaho | $239,200 |
| Indiana | $239,200 |
| Iowa | $239,200 |
| Alaska | $239,200 |
| Kentucky | $239,200 |
| Louisiana | $239,200 |
| Maine | $239,200 |
| Minnesota | $239,200 |
| Mississippi | $239,200 |
| Missouri | $239,200 |
| Montana | $239,200 |
| Nebraska | $239,200 |
| Nevada | $239,200 |
| New Hampshire | $239,200 |
| New Mexico | $239,200 |
| North Dakota | $239,200 |
| Oklahoma | $239,200 |
| Oregon | $239,200 |
| South Carolina | $239,200 |
| South Dakota | $239,200 |
| Tennessee | $239,200 |
| Texas | $239,200 |
| Arkansas | $239,200 |
| Vermont | $239,200 |
| Virginia | $239,200 |
| Washington | $239,200 |
| Wisconsin | $239,200 |
| Wyoming | $239,200 |
| Colorado | $239,200 |
| New Jersey | $238,870 |
| New York | $237,710 |
| North Carolina | $236,970 |
| Utah | $232,740 |
| Delaware | $232,180 |
| Ohio | $231,300 |
| Rhode Island | $229,340 |
| West Virginia | $228,680 |
| Connecticut | $227,720 |
| Arizona | $223,680 |
| Illinois | $218,880 |
| Massachusetts | $216,170 |
| Maryland | $209,370 |
| California | $201,510 |
| Michigan | $197,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $163,100 |
| Kansas | $140,330 |
| District of Columbia | $74,650 |
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Physician Salary by Experience
Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.
| Experience level | Estimated salary |
|---|---|
| Entry level (0–2 yrs) | ~$66,860 – $95,080 |
| Mid career (3–7 yrs) | ~$239,200 |
| Experienced (8–15 yrs) | ~$239,200 |
| Senior (15+ yrs) | $239,200+ |
How to Earn More as a Physician
Location is the single biggest salary lever: Physicians in Maine earn $239,200 — $0 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($239,200) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.
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SOC: 29-1229.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.