Physicians, All Other pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $173,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $520,830 or more. The middle half of other physicians in Memphis earn between $282,200 and $498,050.
- $174K10th
- $282K25th
- $389KMedian
- $498K75th
- $521K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $379,900 | $31,658 | $182.64 |
| Median | $388,960 | $32,413 | $187.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $282,200 | $23,517 | $135.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $498,050 | $41,504 | $239.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicians, All Other pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Other physicians in Memphis earn 22% more than the Tennessee average ($312,220) and 45% more than the U.S. average ($262,040). At the median the gap is +46% against the U.S. median of $265,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $379,900 | $388,960 | $173,990 | $520,830 | 950 |
| Tennessee | $312,220 | $301,290 | $101,560 | $503,430 | 5,340 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $379,900, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $265,234 a year, or $22,103 a month and $10,201 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $265,234 | $22,103 |
| Working in AR | $251,378 | $20,948 |
| Working in MS | $250,770 | $20,898 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for other physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $379,900 buys what about $412,133 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 8.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 0.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, All Other salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 2nd of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Chattanooga pays the most ($431,890).
- Chattanooga$431,890
- Memphis$379,900
- Clarksville$302,590
- Knoxville$296,120
- Johnson City$293,920
- Jackson$286,770
- Nashville$285,130
- Morristown$279,200
- Cleveland$252,120
- Kingsport$189,390
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 Memphis: questions
How much do other physicians make an hour in Memphis?
$182.64 an hour on average, and $187.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physicians salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $173,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $282,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physicians take-home pay in Memphis?
About $265,234 a year ($22,103 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $379,900. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do other physicians earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 45% more 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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