Physician salary in Phoenix, AZ
Based on 170 certified H-1B filings in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Scottsdale, Mesa, Casa Grande, Sun City, Glendale.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $78,479 |
| 25th | $90,688 |
| 50th (median) | $220,000 |
| 75th | $284,500 |
| 90th | $370,275 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $215,000 | $156,577 | $315,000 | 71 |
| FY2021 | $210,000 | $190,000 | $260,000 | 84 |
| FY2022 | $210,000 | $180,000 | $262,252 | 72 |
| FY2023 | $210,000 | $88,884 | $300,000 | 60 |
| FY2024 | $255,000 | $175,212 | $276,536 | 76 |
| FY2025 | $211,000 | $89,253 | $278,250 | 108 |
| FY2026 | $249,000 | $92,893 | $308,125 | 62 |
Cost of living
Phoenix's median Physician salary of $220,000 is worth about $212,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Phoenix = 103.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Physicians, All Other in the Phoenix, AZ area earned a median of $239,200+ in May 2025 (5,210 employed). The H-1B median here is $220,000, 27% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | $89,036 | 71 |
| Banner Medical Group | $274,750 | 50 |
| Dignity Health | too few | 9 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | too few | 9 |
| Banner University Medical Group | too few | 8 |
| Arizona Kidney Disease & Hypertension Center | too few | 6 |
| District Medical Group | too few | 3 |
| Mountain Park Health Center | too few | 2 |
| Phoenician Medical Center | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $95,708 | 29 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $89,036 | 25 |
| Senior · Level III | $211,000 | 36 |
| Expert · Level IV | $326,913 | 58 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $67,246 | $95,708 | 29 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $80,746 | $89,036 | 25 |
| Senior · Level III | $210,142 | $211,000 | 36 |
| Expert · Level IV | $233,938 | $326,913 | 58 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.