Family Doctor Salary 2024: Average Pay & Influencing Factors

Per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2021 data), family physicians earned a median annual wage of $121,620. The lowest 10% earned under $58,390; the top 10% earned over $208,000.

Salary varies by:

• Experience: Higher with more years in practice.
• Location: Rural and private practice often pay more than urban/hospital settings.
• Practice type: Ownership vs. employment models differ.

Family doctors are well-compensated for their essential role in primary care.