SOC 29-1215 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Family Medicine Physicians — Palm Bay
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Palm Bay, FL is $237,200 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 Palm Bay, FL is $237,200 per year, close to the national median of $244,180 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $53,340 at the tenth percentile to more than $434,860 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $140,160 to $308,090.
Employment stands at 170, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Sebring leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $386,750. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 3rd of 414 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,340 | −78.2% |
| 25th | $140,160 | −42.6% |
| Median (50th) | $237,200 | −2.9% |
| 75th | $308,090 | +26.2% |
| 90th | $434,860 | +78.1% |
| Mean | $235,620 | −3.5% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebring | $386,750 | 70 | |
| 2 | Crestview | $322,030 | 70 | |
| 3 | North Port | $321,550 | 580 | |
| 4 | Pensacola | $258,640 | 120 | |
| 5 | Lakeland | $247,090 | 170 | |
| 6 | Cape Coral | $243,940 | 360 | |
| 7 | Port St. Lucie | $239,990 | 170 | |
| 8 | Tampa | $233,210 | 1,290 | |
| 9 | Punta Gorda | $232,880 | 90 | |
| 10 | Naples | $232,630 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Palm Bay run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $237,200 buys what $229,400 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$237,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$229,400US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $237,200 a year, 2.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,340 to $434,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sebring, at $386,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Palm Bay, FL?
The median annual wage is $237,200, or $114.04 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 Palm Bay, FL is 2.9% 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 Palm Bay, FL earns more than $434,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,340 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 Sebring, at $386,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Palm Bay, FL. 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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