SOC 29-1215 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Family Medicine Physicians — Alabama
Alabama · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Alabama is $134,550 per year, substantially below the national median of $244,180 — a gap of 44.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Alabama is $134,550 per year, substantially below the national median of $244,180 — a gap of 44.9%. Pay ranges from under $60,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $315,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $104,830 to $218,870.
Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Alabama ranks 51st by median wage. Gadsden leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $226,450. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 33rd of 690 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,830 | −75.1% |
| 25th | $104,830 | −57.1% |
| Median (50th) | $134,550 | −44.9% |
| 75th | $218,870 | −10.4% |
| 90th | $315,200 | +29.1% |
| Mean | $169,720 | −30.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gadsden | $226,450 | — | |
| 2 | Huntsville | $206,750 | 100 | |
| 3 | Birmingham | $119,990 | 140 | |
| 4 | Decatur | $118,450 | 40 | |
| 5 | Daphne | $101,990 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $134,550 goes as far as $151,520 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$134,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$151,520US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $134,550 a year, 44.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,830 to $315,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 51st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gadsden, at $226,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $134,550, or $64.69 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $244,180, so pay in Alabama is 44.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $315,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,830 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Gadsden, at $226,450 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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