Surveys from the AAFP and other groups show how the average family physician's income has changed over time (see “Average income”), but they don't tell the whole story. Several full-time practicing family physicians in the group said they were making $80,000 or less. Yet I knew of others who made more than $250,000.
Which type of doctor gets paid the most?
- Surgeon.
- Dermatologist.
- Orthopedist.
- Urologist.
- Neurologist. National average salary: $237,309 per year.
- Orthodontist. National average salary: $259,163 per year.
- Anesthesiologist. National average salary: $328,526 per year.
- Cardiology physician. National average salary: $345,754 per year.
Where are family doctors paid the most?
- Alabama. Physicians who want to increase their earnings or pay down student debt can get paid more in Alabama than in any other state — an average of $348,000 per year.
- Kentucky.
- Oklahoma.
- Indiana.
- Missouri.
- South Carolina.
- Florida.
- Georgia.
According to the Medscape Physician Compensation Report, in 2018, Primary Care Physicians in the United States earned on average $237,000, while Specialists earned $341,000. This marked about a 21.5% increase for PCPs from 2015, and about a 20% increase for Specialists.
Do family doctors get paid well?
A Family Physician in your area makes on average $95 per hour, or $2.20 (2%) more than the national average hourly salary of $92.76. ranks number 1 out of 50 states nationwide for Family Physician salaries.
Where do family medicine doctors get paid the most?
Alaska
Is general practitioner and family medicine the same?
A family doctor or family practitioner is a physician who has completed a residency in family medicine. Family practice physicians are often called general practitioners or primary care physicians, and will see patients with nearly any issue.21 Jun 2020