SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — East Georgia
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In East Georgia, GA the median wage for Physicians, All Other reaches $340,630 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In East Georgia, GA the median wage for Physicians, All Other reaches $340,630 a year. That is 28.1% more than the national median of $265,930. Pay ranges from under $83,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $459,590 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $218,400 to $358,990.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Savannah records the highest median at $357,050. Of the 299 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 1st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,200 | −68.7% |
| 25th | $218,400 | −17.9% |
| Median (50th) | $340,630 | +28.1% |
| 75th | $358,990 | +35.0% |
| 90th | $459,590 | +72.8% |
| Mean | $295,400 | +11.1% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $340,630 goes as far as $353,718 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$340,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$353,718US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $340,630 a year, 28.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $83,200 to $459,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Savannah, at $357,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, All Other in East Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $340,630, or $163.76 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 $265,930, so pay in East Georgia, GA is 28.1% 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 East Georgia, GA earns more than $459,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $83,200 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 $357,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in East Georgia, GA. 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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