Physicians, All Other pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $398,290 or more. The middle half of other physicians in Columbus earn between $24,880 and $329,990.
- $25K10th
- $25K25th
- $191KMedian
- $330K75th
- $398K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $191,050 | $15,921 | $91.85 |
| Median | $191,360 | $15,947 | $92.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,880 | $2,073 | $11.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $329,990 | $27,499 | $158.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicians, All Other pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other physicians in Columbus earn 29% less than the Georgia average ($269,550) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($262,040). At the median the gap is -28% against the U.S. median of $265,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $191,050 | $191,360 | $24,880 | $398,290 | 320 |
| Georgia | $269,550 | $266,880 | $82,350 | $457,060 | 8,580 |
| United States | $262,040 | $265,930 | $69,170 | $452,360 | 342,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physicians, All Other salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $191,050, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $133,470 a year, or $11,122 a month and $5,133 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $134,672 | $11,223 |
| Working in GA | $133,470 | $11,122 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for other physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $191,050 buys what about $213,951 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 1.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 11th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Savannah pays the most ($359,740).
Highest-paying cities for other physicians
Chattanooga, TN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($431,890).
- Chattanooga, TN$431,890
- Appleton, WI$407,640
- Bismarck, ND$401,550
- Mansfield, OH$399,730
- Texarkana, TX$392,990
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Physicians, All Other salary in Columbus: questions
How much do other physicians make an hour in Columbus?
$91.85 an hour on average, and $92.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physicians salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physicians take-home pay in Columbus?
About $133,470 a year ($11,122 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $191,050.
Do other physicians earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% less than the U.S. average for this job ($262,040).
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 29-1229; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 29.6%.
- 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 1.26, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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