SOC 29-1215 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Family Medicine Physicians — Central Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Central Pennsylvania, PA is $254,090 per year, close to the national median of $244,180 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Central Pennsylvania, PA is $254,090 per year, close to the national median of $244,180 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $86,900 at the tenth percentile to more than $422,240 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $204,860 to $363,990.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Allentown leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $371,260. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 2nd of 403 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,900 | −64.4% |
| 25th | $204,860 | −16.1% |
| Median (50th) | $254,090 | +4.1% |
| 75th | $363,990 | +49.1% |
| 90th | $422,240 | +72.9% |
| Mean | $265,470 | +8.7% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allentown | $371,260 | 270 | |
| 2 | York | $341,630 | 70 | |
| 3 | Johnstown | $336,650 | 30 | |
| 4 | Scranton | $297,430 | 70 | |
| 5 | Harrisburg | $295,420 | 80 | |
| 6 | Lancaster | $294,800 | 110 | |
| 7 | Philadelphia | $294,430 | 1,790 | |
| 8 | Erie | $277,880 | 40 | |
| 9 | Pittsburgh | $275,930 | 1,730 | |
| 10 | Chambersburg | $258,770 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $254,090 goes as far as $260,338 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$254,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$260,338US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $254,090 a year, 4.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $86,900 to $422,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Allentown, at $371,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Central Pennsylvania, PA?
The median annual wage is $254,090, or $122.16 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 Central Pennsylvania, PA is 4.1% higher. 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 Central Pennsylvania, PA earns more than $422,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $86,900 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 Allentown, at $371,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Central Pennsylvania, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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