Physicians, All Other Salary 2025: $265,930 Median, Outlook & How to Become One
The median annual wage for Physicians, All Other is $265,930, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The mean hourly wage is about $128, and the top 10% earn over $452,360. This catch-all occupation covers doctors who don't fit neatly into standard specialties—think hospitalists, preventative medicine physicians, or clinicians in emerging fields.
How much Physicians, All Other earn
Median annual salary: $265,930. Mean: $262,040. The typical range runs from $69,170 at the 10th percentile to $452,360 at the 90th percentile.
Employment in this occupation: 342,720. Pay varies widely by experience, location, and practice setting.
Pay by state
Highest-paying states: North Dakota ($454,550), Montana ($438,850), Maine ($419,410), Wisconsin ($391,740), Minnesota ($367,320). Lowest: Arkansas ($136,880), Illinois ($132,540), District of Columbia ($77,430).
Rural and underserved areas often pay more to attract physicians. The D.C. number is low relative to cost of living—likely reflecting a mix of federal and research roles.
How to become Physicians, All Other
This is a physician-level role. The path: earn a bachelor's degree (pre-med or science), graduate from an accredited medical school (MD or DO), complete a residency (typically 3-7 years depending on specialty), and obtain a state medical license. Some roles need board certification; others accept general licensure.
Because "All Other" covers diverse subspecialties, requirements vary. Many enter via internal medicine, family practice, or general surgery residency and then work in non-standard settings (e.g., correctional health, sports medicine, or hospital administration).
- Bachelor's degree with pre-med coursework
- MCAT and medical school (4 years)
- Residency program (3-7 years)
- State medical license (USMLE or COMLEX)
- Optional: board certification in relevant area
Job outlook
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034: 2.5%, about as fast as average for all occupations. That translates to roughly 9,600 openings per year, mostly from retirements and demand for healthcare in aging populations.
Growth for "Physicians, All Other" specifically may be slower than for primary care because many positions are in hospital-based or niche settings. Still, overall physician demand remains strong.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Physicians, All Other" include?
It includes physicians not classified elsewhere — hospitalists, urgent care doctors, telemedicine physicians, correctional health doctors, and others working in administrative or research roles. Essentially any licensed physician who isn't a family practice, internist, surgeon, or other listed specialty.
Do Physicians, All Other need a residency?
Yes. All physicians must complete an accredited residency program (usually 3-7 years) before licensure. The specific residency depends on the type of practice. For example, a hospitalist typically finishes internal medicine residency.
Why do some states pay so low?
Low-paying states like D.C. ($77,430) and Arkansas ($136,880) may have high proportions of government, academic, or research physicians, which pay less than private practice. Also, cost of living adjustments vary. BLS data are estimates and can be skewed by small sample sizes in some states.
Salary figures are U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates (OEWS / Employment Projections). For informational purposes only; not career or financial advice. See the full Physicians, All Other data.