Source: SalaryDr Family Medicine Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $67,588/year. Sample: 53 verified submissions. Moonlighting: 2 report moonlighting with median $98/hr. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/family-medicine

Family Medicine Residency Salary (2026)

Quick Answer

The median family medicine resident salary is $67,588 per year, based on 53 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After training, family medicine attendings earn a median of $300,000 — a 4.4x increase. 4% of residents report moonlighting, earning a median of $19,440/year extra.

Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated Jun 2026

Median Salary
$67,588
Average Salary
$67,183
Salary Range
$50,000$121,800
Submissions
53
Satisfaction
😊 3.6/5
n=46
Would Choose Again
87%
n=45
Avg Hours/Week
58h
n=53
Unionized Programs
23%
n=31

Family Medicine Resident Salary by PGY Year

How family medicine resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.

PGY LevelMedian SalaryReports
PGY-1$66,49736
PGY-2$70,00010
PGY-3$69,5806
PGY-4$65,0001

Family Medicine Resident Moonlighting Income

4% of family medicine residents report moonlighting, based on 53 submissions.

Median Annual Income
$19,440
Median Hourly Rate
$98/hr
Median Hours/Month
16h
TypeMedian RateMedian IncomeReports
Internal$90/hr$1,080/yr1
External$105/hr$37,800/yr1

Family Medicine Residency Stipends & Benefits

Median annual stipends reported by family medicine residents, in addition to base salary.

Housing Stipend
$1,300
n=3
Meal Stipend
$1,200
n=11
Education/CME
$1,000
n=12
Relocation
$1,250
n=6

What Family Medicine Residents Say

Real insights from verified family medicine residents about their training experience.

What They Love
Best part is unlimited meal stipend while in clinic or inpatient
— Verified Family Medicine Resident
Work-Life Balance
I would consider my program to have significantly better work life than other residency programs. I work less hours per week on average than any other resident I know. This was important to me when applying, I figured that resident complain about two things: work hours and pay. If my work hours were less, my hourly rate would increase, addressing both issues.
— Verified Family Medicine Resident
Work-Life Balance
I am a resident therefore work and am treated as such. My time holds little value. Countless times my schedule has been altered to meet the programs needs without my consent and many times with last minute notification. Often on weeknights and weekends I am still working despite being "off." That being said the work and educational experience has provided me the ability to become a very competent provider as my program places a strong emphasis on autonomy. My medical knowledge is umpteen times stronger than it was when I started.
— Verified Family Medicine Resident
Challenges
As residents we don’t have much of a choice
— Verified Family Medicine Resident
Challenges
Watch out for family medicine
— Verified Family Medicine Resident

Family Medicine: Resident vs. Attending Salary

The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.

Family Medicine Resident
$67,588
Median (n=53)
Salary Multiplier
4.4x
increase after training
Family Medicine Attending
$300,000
View attending salary data →

Family Medicine Resident Salary by State

Top-paying states for family medicine residents based on verified submissions.

StateMedian SalaryReports
Minnesota$75,1052
California$75,0003
Pennsylvania$71,0003
Texas$71,0002
Wisconsin$71,0002
Illinois$69,5805
New York$69,1005
Indiana$68,1002
Florida$67,5885
Alabama$67,0003

Family Medicine Residency Training

Training Length

3 years

Salary Progression

Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending family medicine physicians earn a median of $300,000.

Frequently Asked Questions: Family Medicine Residency Salary

How much do family medicine residents make in 2026?

Family Medicine residents earn a median salary of $67,588 per year based on 53 verified submissions on SalaryDr. Salaries range from $50,000 to $121,800 depending on PGY level and location.

How long is family medicine residency?

Family Medicine residency training is 3 years. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.

How much more do family medicine attendings make compared to residents?

Family Medicine attending physicians earn a median of $300,000, which is 4.4x more than the median resident salary of $67,588. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.

How much do family medicine residents make moonlighting?

Based on 2 verified submissions, Family Medicine residents who moonlight earn a median of $19,440 per year in additional income, with a median hourly rate of $98/hr. 4% of family medicine residents report moonlighting.

Are family medicine residents satisfied with their specialty choice?

Family Medicine residents rate their career satisfaction at 3.6/5.0 on average. 87% say they would choose family medicine again if given the choice. They work an average of 58 hours per week.

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