SOC 29-1215 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Family Medicine Physicians — Georgia
Georgia · 10 metro areas compared
At $259,320, median pay for Family Medicine Physicians in Georgia tracks the national median of $244,180 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $259,320, median pay for Family Medicine Physicians in Georgia tracks the national median of $244,180 closely. Pay ranges from under $161,560 at the tenth percentile to more than $438,620 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $210,760 to $366,520.
The area has 3,690 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.09 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Georgia ranks number 23rd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Savannah records the highest median at $349,030. Of the 744 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 10th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $161,560 | −33.8% |
| 25th | $210,760 | −13.7% |
| Median (50th) | $259,320 | +6.2% |
| 75th | $366,520 | +50.1% |
| 90th | $438,620 | +79.6% |
| Mean | $280,870 | +15.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $259,320 goes as far as $269,283 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$259,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$269,283US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $259,320 a year, 6.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $161,560 to $438,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,690 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 23rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Savannah, at $349,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $259,320, or $124.67 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 Georgia is 6.2% 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 Georgia earns more than $438,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $161,560 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 Savannah, at $349,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,690 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. 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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