Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Physicians
Find out which cities offer the best salaries for Physicians. Data based on 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage estimates.
Highest Paying City
$337,275
San Jose, CA
National Average
$240,273
Across 50 metros
Top 10 Minimum
$259,254
To rank in top 10
| Rank | City | Median Salary | Hourly Rate | vs. Average | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA Cost of Living: 179.8 | $337,275 | $162.15/hr | +40.4% | View Details |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA Cost of Living: 169.3 | $332,163 | $159.69/hr | +38.2% | View Details |
| 3 | Seattle, WA Cost of Living: 149.6 | $293,729 | $141.22/hr | +22.2% | View Details |
| 4 | Boston, MA Cost of Living: 148.4 | $283,625 | $136.36/hr | +18.0% | View Details |
| 5 | New York, NY Cost of Living: 128.7 | $280,948 | $135.07/hr | +16.9% | View Details |
| 6 | Washington, DC Cost of Living: 140.1 | $280,883 | $135.04/hr | +16.9% | View Details |
| 7 | San Diego, CA Cost of Living: 142.8 | $266,294 | $128.03/hr | +10.8% | View Details |
| 8 | Denver, CO Cost of Living: 118.4 | $260,421 | $125.20/hr | +8.4% | View Details |
| 9 | Los Angeles, CA Cost of Living: 146.3 | $259,962 | $124.98/hr | +8.2% | View Details |
| 10 | Austin, TX Cost of Living: 105.3 | $259,254 | $124.64/hr | +7.9% | View Details |
All 50 Cities Ranked
San Jose, CA
$337k
/year
San Francisco, CA
$332k
/year
Seattle, WA
$294k
/year
Boston, MA
$284k
/year
New York, NY
$281k
/year
Washington, DC
$281k
/year
San Diego, CA
$266k
/year
Denver, CO
$260k
/year
Los Angeles, CA
$260k
/year
Austin, TX
$259k
/year
Minneapolis, MN
$252k
/year
Sacramento, CA
$250k
/year
Portland, OR
$249k
/year
Raleigh, NC
$248k
/year
Baltimore, MD
$246k
/year
Philadelphia, PA
$246k
/year
Atlanta, GA
$245k
/year
Hartford, CT
$244k
/year
Riverside, CA
$243k
/year
Chicago, IL
$242k
/year
Miami, FL
$238k
/year
Dallas, TX
$235k
/year
Salt Lake City, UT
$235k
/year
Providence, RI
$235k
/year
Houston, TX
$234k
/year
Nashville, TN
$233k
/year
Orlando, FL
$233k
/year
Las Vegas, NV
$231k
/year
Detroit, MI
$231k
/year
Charlotte, NC
$230k
/year
Phoenix, AZ
$229k
/year
Tampa, FL
$226k
/year
Richmond, VA
$225k
/year
Columbus, OH
$223k
/year
Pittsburgh, PA
$222k
/year
Jacksonville, FL
$222k
/year
Louisville, KY
$222k
/year
Cleveland, OH
$220k
/year
Indianapolis, IN
$220k
/year
Kansas City, MO
$220k
/year
Milwaukee, WI
$219k
/year
Cincinnati, OH
$218k
/year
St. Louis, MO
$217k
/year
San Antonio, TX
$216k
/year
Memphis, TN
$216k
/year
Oklahoma City, OK
$214k
/year
New Orleans, LA
$212k
/year
Tucson, AZ
$211k
/year
Birmingham, AL
$210k
/year
El Paso, TX
$200k
/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What city pays Physicians the most?
San Jose, CA pays Physicians the most, with a median salary of $337,275 per year.
What is the average Physician salary across all cities?
The average Physician salary across all 50 major US metro areas is $240,273 per year.
Should I consider cost of living when comparing salaries?
Yes! Cities like San Francisco and New York pay higher salaries, but also have higher costs of living. A $80,000 salary in a city with 90 cost of living index has more purchasing power than$100,000 in a city with 150 cost of living index.