Physicians, All Other pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $391,750 or more. The middle half of other physicians in Philadelphia earn between $92,920 and $349,980.
- $76K10th
- $93K25th
- $246KMedian
- $350K75th
- $392K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $245,190 | $20,432 | $117.88 |
| Median | $245,810 | $20,484 | $118.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,920 | $7,743 | $44.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $349,980 | $29,165 | $168.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicians, All Other pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other physicians in Philadelphia earn 3% more than the Pennsylvania average ($237,190) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($262,040). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $265,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $245,190 | $245,810 | $75,590 | $391,750 | 11,380 |
| Pennsylvania | $237,190 | $217,310 | $70,850 | $423,340 | 23,800 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $245,190, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $172,497 a year, or $14,375 a month and $6,634 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $172,497 | $14,375 |
| Working in MD | $167,713 | $13,976 |
| Working in NJ | $166,596 | $13,883 |
| Working in DE | $165,073 | $13,756 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for other physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $245,190 buys what about $239,084 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 6th of 13 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Williamsport pays the most ($312,800).
- Williamsport$312,800
- Altoona$280,990
- Lebanon$279,940
- Scranton$263,700
- Allentown$251,280
- Philadelphia$245,190
- Chambersburg$235,060
- Lancaster$230,150
- Pittsburgh$229,960
- Harrisburg$209,510
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do other physicians make an hour in Philadelphia?
$117.88 an hour on average, and $118.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physicians salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physicians take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $172,497 a year ($14,375 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $245,190. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other physicians earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.78, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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