Family Medicine Physicians
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
Median pay: $244,180/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +2.7% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 3,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
What's the median pay for Family Medicine Physicians?
The median pay for Family Medicine Physicians is $244,180 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Family Medicine Physicians?
Employment for Family Medicine Physicians is projected to change +2.7% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Family Medicine Physicians?
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Family Medicine Physicians?
About 3,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.