Family Medicine Physicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $125,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $329,200 or more. The middle half of family medicine physicians in Washington earn between $182,560 and $233,400.
- $125K10th
- $183K25th
- $225KMedian
- $233K75th
- $329K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $237,070 | $19,756 | $113.98 |
| Median | $225,140 | $18,762 | $108.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $182,560 | $15,213 | $87.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $233,400 | $19,450 | $112.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Family Medicine Physicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Family medicine physicians in Washington earn 26% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($321,950) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($255,820). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $244,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $237,070 | $225,140 | $125,150 | $329,200 | 1,470 |
| Washington, D.C. | $321,950 | $233,390 | $226,790 | $486,670 | 150 |
| United States | $255,820 | $244,180 | $76,830 | $428,550 | 107,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Family Medicine Physicians salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $237,070, a single filer in Washington takes home about $157,511 a year, or $13,126 a month and $6,058 every two weeks. Taxes take 34% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $164,725 | $13,727 |
| Working in MD | $162,829 | $13,569 |
| Working in VA | $161,876 | $13,490 |
| Working in DC | $157,511 | $13,126 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for family medicine physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $237,070 buys what about $217,727 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Family Medicine Physicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$325,690
- Baltimore, MD$289,120
- Winchester, VA$267,040
- Chambersburg, PA$263,550
- York, PA$287,850
- Richmond, VA$250,370
Highest-paying cities for family medicine physicians
Knoxville, TN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($383,670).
- Knoxville, TN$383,670
- St. Joseph, MO$379,650
- Great Falls, MT$378,060
- Oklahoma City, OK$376,600
- Atlantic City, NJ$371,400
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Family Medicine Physicians salary in Washington: questions
How much do family medicine physicians make an hour in Washington?
$113.98 an hour on average, and $108.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level family medicine physicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $125,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $182,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the family medicine physicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $157,511 a year ($13,126 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $237,070.
Do family medicine physicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($255,820).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1215; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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