Physicians, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for physicians, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $262,040 ≈ $126/hr
National median salary $265,930
Total employment 342,720 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +2.5%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 9,600 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 340,700 → 349,300 (+8,600)
Typical entry education Doctoral or professional degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- North Dakota$406,630
- Montana$385,010
- Maine$367,590
- Wisconsin$364,840
- Alaska$353,510
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$154,040
- Arkansas$194,980
- Michigan$206,170
- Illinois$220,020
- Maryland$228,860
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $406,630 | $454,550 | $196 | +55.2% | 740 |
| 2 | Montana | $385,010 | $438,850 | $185 | +46.9% | 580 |
| 3 | Maine | $367,590 | $419,410 | $177 | +40.3% | 1,340 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $364,840 | $391,740 | $175 | +39.2% | 6,350 |
| 5 | Alaska | $353,510 | $355,100 | $170 | +34.9% | 270 |
| 6 | Kentucky | $331,860 | $327,390 | $160 | +26.6% | 3,340 |
| 7 | Vermont | $331,300 | $343,050 | $159 | +26.4% | 440 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $326,890 | $339,290 | $157 | +24.7% | 1,830 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $325,680 | $367,320 | $157 | +24.3% | 5,350 |
| 10 | Indiana | $323,600 | $366,190 | $156 | +23.5% | 6,760 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $321,630 | $342,800 | $155 | +22.7% | 440 |
| 12 | New Mexico | $318,330 | $327,670 | $153 | +21.5% | 1,930 |
| 13 | Oregon | $316,640 | $347,180 | $152 | +20.8% | 4,130 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $312,630 | $350,920 | $150 | +19.3% | 4,740 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $312,220 | $301,290 | $150 | +19.1% | 5,340 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $307,550 | $361,300 | $148 | +17.4% | 1,000 |
| 17 | Arizona | $303,730 | $312,490 | $146 | +15.9% | 6,800 |
| 18 | Colorado | $298,570 | $298,320 | $144 | +13.9% | 1,990 |
| 19 | Washington | $293,760 | $307,170 | $141 | +12.1% | 6,300 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $291,430 | $290,470 | $140 | +11.2% | 1,170 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $286,140 | $274,480 | $138 | +9.2% | 4,510 |
| 22 | Ohio | $286,080 | $297,440 | $138 | +9.2% | 21,160 |
| 23 | Iowa | $273,160 | $295,190 | $131 | +4.2% | 1,440 |
| 24 | Georgia | $269,550 | $266,880 | $130 | +2.9% | 8,580 |
| 25 | Florida | $267,380 | $262,180 | $129 | +2% | 23,390 |
| 26 | Virginia | $266,010 | $278,530 | $128 | +1.5% | 8,480 |
| 27 | Alabama | $264,580 | $272,610 | $127 | +1% | 3,980 |
| 28 | Idaho | $262,710 | $299,340 | $126 | +0.3% | 1,700 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $260,100 | $285,010 | $125 | -0.7% | 9,730 |
| 30 | Texas | $257,240 | $269,800 | $124 | -1.8% | 30,720 |
| 31 | New York | $256,500 | $242,500 | $123 | -2.1% | 16,600 |
| 32 | Nevada | $251,310 | $252,120 | $121 | -4.1% | 2,400 |
| 33 | California | $249,620 | $281,590 | $120 | -4.7% | 25,530 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $248,930 | $259,220 | $120 | -5% | 2,520 |
| 35 | Kansas | $248,050 | $221,540 | $119 | -5.3% | 5,230 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $247,750 | $260,330 | $119 | -5.5% | 14,080 |
| 37 | Massachusetts | $247,150 | $236,580 | $119 | -5.7% | 8,210 |
| 38 | Delaware | $243,890 | $297,470 | $117 | -6.9% | 1,370 |
| 39 | Connecticut | $243,750 | $214,990 | $117 | -7% | 4,700 |
| 40 | Utah | $240,190 | $228,060 | $115 | -8.3% | 3,510 |
| 41 | Missouri | $237,330 | $227,980 | $114 | -9.4% | 3,990 |
| 42 | Pennsylvania | $237,190 | $217,310 | $114 | -9.5% | 23,800 |
| 43 | Rhode Island | $236,360 | $228,590 | $114 | -9.8% | 1,180 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $234,660 | $228,130 | $113 | -10.4% | — |
| 45 | West Virginia | $228,870 | $258,020 | $110 | -12.7% | 1,980 |
| 46 | Maryland | $228,860 | $212,080 | $110 | -12.7% | 10,340 |
| 47 | Illinois | $220,020 | $132,540 | $106 | -16% | 20,790 |
| 48 | Michigan | $206,170 | $155,480 | $99 | -21.3% | 13,150 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $194,980 | $136,880 | $94 | -25.6% | 4,290 |
| 50 | District of Columbia | $154,040 | $77,430 | $74 | -41.2% | 1,960 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 470 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $517,900 | $373,370 | 150 |
| 2 | Texarkana, TX-AR | $516,930 | $392,990 | 90 |
| 3 | Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $506,500 | $452,140 | 480 |
| 4 | Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $495,550 | $358,690 | 80 |
| 5 | Mansfield, OH | $478,020 | $399,730 | 170 |
| 6 | Grants Pass, OR | $460,430 | $385,830 | 40 |
| 7 | Bismarck, ND | $454,550 | $401,550 | 120 |
| 8 | Boulder, CO | $453,460 | $369,410 | 110 |
| 9 | Topeka, KS | $451,910 | $339,300 | 500 |
| 10 | South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $446,660 | $379,380 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing physicians, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $449,320 | $371,280 | 510 |
| 2 | Temporary Help Services | $378,710 | $322,290 | 730 |
| 3 | Offices of Physicians | $311,390 | $303,690 | 150,920 |
| 4 | Employment Services | $309,880 | $271,080 | 1,310 |
| 5 | Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | $307,760 | $307,460 | 70 |
| 6 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $307,450 | $298,900 | 169,280 |
| 7 | Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | $302,990 | $279,590 | 600 |
| 8 | Health and Personal Care Retailers | $302,640 | $362,700 | — |
| 9 | Health and Personal Care Retailers | $302,640 | $362,700 | — |
| 10 | Sectors 44 and 45 - Retail Trade | $302,640 | $362,700 | — |
| 11 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $293,980 | $250,070 | — |
| 12 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $291,060 | $293,650 | 36,140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physicians, all other make in the U.S.?
The median physicians, all other salary in the United States is $265,930 per year (mean $262,040), and about 80% earn between $69,170 and $452,360.
How much do physicians, all other make per hour?
Roughly $126 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $262,040 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays physicians, all other the most?
North Dakota has the highest average pay for physicians, all other at $406,630 per year (median $454,550).
What is the job outlook for physicians, all other?
Employment is projected to change +2.5% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 9,600 openings per year.
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