Family Medicine Physician salary
From 948 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1215: Family Medicine Physicians
- Also filed as: Family Doctor
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 47% of Family Medicine Physician filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: UPMC Medical Education. 35 filings (4% of the total), median $71,307.
- Median up 20% since FY2020. From $208,998 in FY2020 to $249,998 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Family Medicine Physician H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 948 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Family Medicine Physician jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1215, Family Medicine Physicians). The median base salary is $240,000, 96% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $203,362 and $275,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 47% of filings. Pittsburgh, PA has the most filings (22), and UPMC Medical Education is the employer that files the most (35).
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Top employers for Family Medicine Physician
Mayo Clinic15 filings · 2%$283,637
Alegent Creighton Clinic14 filings · 1%$250,000
The Permanente Medical Group10 filings · 1%$320,040
Employers with the most Family Medicine Physician filings. Bar: share of all Family Medicine Physician filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 29% of filings
Mid-level · 47% of filings
Senior · 12% of filings
Expert · 11% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $224,700 | 234 |
| Level II · Qualified | $240,000 | 377 |
| Level III · Experienced | $245,440 | 96 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $268,750 | 91 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Family Medicine Physician pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 17 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $72,003 | 22 |
| New York, NY | $200,000 | 21 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $222,560 | 20 |
| Chicago, IL | $215,010 | 17 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $271,794 | 17 |
| Providence, RI | $227,500 | 16 |
| Stockton, CA | $284,388 | 16 |
| St. Louis, MO | $250,000 | 15 |
| Baltimore, MD | $240,000 | 13 |
| Rockford, IL | $275,000 | 13 |
| Atlanta, GA | $249,600 | 12 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $238,100 | 12 |
| Buffalo, NY | $254,000 | 11 |
| Detroit, MI | $225,000 | 11 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $193,440 | 11 |
| Altoona, PA | $71,307 | 10 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $255,269 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Family Medicine Physician does
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.
Typical tasks
- 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.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Family Medicine Physicians), the median annual wage was $239,200+ in May 2025, with 107,510 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $240,000, 2% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $115,482 | $76,830 |
| 25th percentile | $203,362 | $162,420 |
| Median | $240,000 | $239,200+ |
| 75th percentile | $275,000 | $239,200+ |
| 90th percentile | $300,000 | $239,200+ |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $115,482 |
| 25th | $203,362 |
| 50th (median) | $240,000 |
| 75th | $275,000 |
| 90th | $300,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $208,998 | $184,968 | $238,012 | 412 |
| FY2021 | $210,000 | $190,000 | $230,000 | 435 |
| FY2022 | $213,183 | $186,285 | $233,070 | 420 |
| FY2023 | $222,560 | $193,881 | $250,000 | 475 |
| FY2024 | $235,000 | $185,910 | $250,000 | 441 |
| FY2025 | $238,100 | $202,820 | $270,000 | 516 |
| FY2026 | $249,998 | $203,362 | $280,207 | 432 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Family Medicine Physician make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Family Medicine Physician jobs is $240,000 (948 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $203,362 and $275,000.
What does an entry-level Family Medicine Physician earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $224,700. Level I accounts for 29% of Family Medicine Physician filings.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Family Medicine Physicians?
UPMC Medical Education (35), Indiana University Health Care Associates (24) and OSF Multi-Specialty Group (17) filed the most Family Medicine Physician LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Family Medicine Physicians earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($240,000) is 2% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($239,200+, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.