SOC 29-1215 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Family Medicine Physicians — South Florida
South Florida nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
At $245,400, median pay for Family Medicine Physicians in South Florida, FL tracks the national median of $244,180 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $245,400, median pay for Family Medicine Physicians in South Florida, FL tracks the national median of $244,180 closely. Pay ranges from under $87,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $464,950 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $98,540 to $346,150.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.63 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Sebring records the highest median at $386,750. Of the 284 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 1st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,120 | −64.3% |
| 25th | $98,540 | −59.6% |
| Median (50th) | $245,400 | +0.5% |
| 75th | $346,150 | +41.8% |
| 90th | $464,950 | +90.4% |
| Mean | $260,560 | +6.7% |
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 | Palm Bay | $237,200 | 170 | |
| 9 | Tampa | $233,210 | 1,290 | |
| 10 | Punta Gorda | $232,880 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $245,400 buys what $237,331 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$245,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$237,331US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $245,400 a year, 0.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $87,120 to $464,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 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 South Florida, FL?
The median annual wage is $245,400, or $117.98 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 South Florida, FL is 0.5% 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 South Florida, FL earns more than $464,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $87,120 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 40 jobs in this occupation in South Florida, 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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