SOC 29-1215 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Family Medicine Physicians — East Tennessee
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay in East Tennessee, TN is $168,290 a year, 31.1% under the national median of $244,180 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in East Tennessee, TN is $168,290 a year, 31.1% under the national median of $244,180 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $145,210 and $219,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $145,210 and the ninetieth at $481,140.
Knoxville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $460,080. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 1st of 340 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $145,210 | −40.5% |
| 25th | $145,210 | −40.5% |
| Median (50th) | $168,290 | −31.1% |
| 75th | $219,990 | −9.9% |
| 90th | $481,140 | +97.0% |
| Mean | $214,180 | −12.3% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knoxville | $460,080 | 590 | |
| 2 | Kingsport | $352,590 | 150 | |
| 3 | Chattanooga | $264,690 | 90 | |
| 4 | Memphis | $256,240 | 360 | |
| 5 | Clarksville | $215,380 | 30 | |
| 6 | Nashville | $211,370 | 650 | |
| 7 | Johnson City | $77,610 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $168,290 goes as far as $183,123 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$168,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$183,123US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $168,290 a year, 31.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $145,210 to $481,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Knoxville, at $460,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Family Medicine Physicians in East Tennessee, TN?
The median annual wage is $168,290, or $80.91 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 East Tennessee, TN is 31.1% 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 East Tennessee, TN earns more than $481,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $145,210 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 Knoxville, at $460,080 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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