U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPhysicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97,820 | 2.2 % | $83.59 | $173,860 | 0.9 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $41.64 | $60.48 | $78.61 | (5) | (5) |
| Annual Wage (2) | $86,600 | $125,800 | $163,510 | (5) | (5) |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Physicians | 64,780 | 2.80 | $86.09 | $179,060 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 17,000 | 0.33 | $81.31 | $169,110 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 6,620 | 1.12 | $80.71 | $167,870 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 2,760 | 0.05 | $71.59 | $148,910 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 1,620 | 0.07 | $66.69 | $138,710 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Physicians | 64,780 | 2.80 | $86.09 | $179,060 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 6,620 | 1.12 | $80.71 | $167,870 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 17,000 | 0.33 | $81.31 | $169,110 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 600 | 0.25 | $75.10 | $156,210 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 200 | 0.10 | $77.37 | $160,930 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | 80 | 0.03 | $95.84 | $199,360 |
| Employment Services | 610 | 0.02 | $92.66 | $192,720 |
| Offices of Physicians | 64,780 | 2.80 | $86.09 | $179,060 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 250 | 0.01 | $85.34 | $177,510 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 160 | 0.06 | $84.63 | $176,030 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 10,350 | 0.74 | 0.96 | $80.78 | $168,010 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,410 | 0.99 | 1.28 | $78.52 | $163,310 |
| Texas | 5,180 | 0.51 | 0.67 | $89.56 | $186,290 |
| Illinois | 5,120 | 0.93 | 1.20 | $82.54 | $171,680 |
| Florida | 4,860 | 0.68 | 0.89 | $78.38 | $163,030 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1,460 | 1.88 | 2.44 | $93.47 | $194,420 |
| West Virginia | 1,110 | 1.62 | 2.10 | $86.38 | $179,670 |
| Wyoming | 420 | 1.57 | 2.04 | $88.78 | $184,660 |
| Alaska | 450 | 1.46 | 1.90 | $87.12 | $181,220 |
| Iowa | 2,080 | 1.45 | 1.88 | $99.30 | $206,530 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 2,080 | 1.45 | 1.88 | $99.30 | $206,530 |
| Wisconsin | 2,580 | 0.99 | 1.28 | $97.41 | $202,620 |
| Arkansas | 880 | 0.77 | 1.00 | $96.09 | $199,860 |
| Rhode Island | 190 | 0.42 | 0.55 | $94.92 | $197,440 |
| New Mexico | 1,460 | 1.88 | 2.44 | $93.47 | $194,420 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 3,850 | 1.09 | 1.41 | $81.72 | $169,980 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 2,490 | 1.38 | 1.79 | $71.09 | $147,870 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,230 | 1.33 | 1.73 | $79.64 | $165,640 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,000 | 0.53 | 0.68 | $78.10 | $162,440 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,920 | 0.77 | 1.00 | $95.14 | $197,900 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 1,800 | 1.45 | 1.89 | $77.97 | $162,180 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,620 | 0.71 | 0.92 | $75.32 | $156,660 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,470 | 0.29 | 0.38 | $67.92 | $141,280 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 1,350 | 1.08 | 1.40 | $94.86 | $197,310 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 1,330 | 1.56 | 2.02 | $88.61 | $184,320 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro, NC | 160 | 3.70 | 4.80 | $93.94 | $195,390 |
| Las Cruces, NM | 230 | 3.48 | 4.52 | $92.98 | $193,400 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | 310 | 2.89 | 3.76 | $88.95 | $185,010 |
| Rome, GA | 100 | 2.88 | 3.74 | $93.49 | $194,460 |
| Santa Fe, NM | 160 | 2.57 | 3.34 | $101.30 | $210,710 |
| Sumter, SC | 70 | 2.21 | 2.88 | $81.26 | $169,030 |
| Springfield, IL | 230 | 2.17 | 2.82 | $80.65 | $167,760 |
| Pascagoula, MS | 120 | 2.15 | 2.80 | $79.33 | $165,000 |
| Burlington, NC | 110 | 2.09 | 2.71 | $98.01 | $203,860 |
| Mankato-North Mankato, MN | 120 | 2.05 | 2.67 | $96.89 | $201,530 |