Physician Salary
healthcare · United States · 2025
National Median
$280,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$180k
Entry level
P25
$220k
Junior
P50
$280k
Median
P75
$350k
Senior
P90
$450k
Top earner
P10
$180,000
P50
$280,000
P90
$450,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $330,000 | $420,000 | $525,000 |
| New York, NY | $297,000 | $378,000 | $472,500 |
| Seattle, WA | $286,000 | $364,000 | $455,000 |
| Boston, MA | $275,000 | $350,000 | $437,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $264,000 | $336,000 | $420,000 |
| Austin, TX | $242,000 | $308,000 | $385,000 |
| Denver, CO | $242,000 | $308,000 | $385,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $231,000 | $294,000 | $367,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $220,000 | $280,000 | $350,000 |
| Miami, FL | $209,000 | $266,000 | $332,500 |
H-1B Average Wage
$274,400
DOL prevailing wage reference for Physician
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$180,000 – $450,000
Interquartile Range$220,000 – $350,000
Top City (SF)$420,000
Industryhealthcare
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on Physician market data
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Market Median: $280,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
+$200,000
(+250.0%)
Target
$280,000
Negotiation Tips
- Research the market rate thoroughly — you are doing that now!
- Ask for 10-20% above your target to leave room for negotiation.
- Highlight your unique achievements and quantifiable impact.
- Consider the full compensation package: equity, benefits, PTO.
- Practice your pitch out loud before the actual conversation.