How much does a Primary Care Physician make?
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$243,598
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Primary Care Physician is $243,598 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $210,223 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $33,374 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Primary Care Physician | $243,598 /yr |
| Lead Primary Care Physician | $208,865 /yr |
| Director of Medical | $226,090 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Primary Care Physician in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Primary Care Physician in United States. Employers include linkPAs, Kaiser Permanente and Novartis.
Top Paying Companies
For Primary Care Physician in United States
| 1 | linkPAs | $327,477 | |
| 2 | Kaiser Permanente | $317,613 | |
| 3 | Novartis | $312,260 | |
| 4 | Northwest Health Services | $296,327 | |
| 5 | Crossover Health | $295,836 | |
| 6 | UnitedHealth Group | $287,428 | |
| 7 | Optum | $284,385 | |
| 8 | CHRISTUS Health | $282,909 | |
| 9 | Amplity Health | $280,841 | |
| 10 | The University of Texas Medical Branch | $280,304 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Primary Care Physician in United States
The top 3 paying industries for a Primary Care Physician in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $296,551, Healthcare with a median total pay of $264,235 and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $247,389.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$247,389
9% Lower than other industries
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Primary Care Physician are Novartis and Amplity Health.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
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Primary Care Physician pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Primary Care Physician is $210,223 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Primary Care Physician salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1007 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Primary Care Physician employees.
The highest salary for a Primary Care Physician in United States is $376,219 per year.
The lowest salary for a Primary Care Physician in United States is $121,930 per year.
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