Source: SalaryDr Family Medicine Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $65,000/year. Sample: 13 verified submissions. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/family-medicine
Family Medicine Residency Salary (2026)
The median family medicine resident salary is $65,000 per year, based on 13 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After training, family medicine attendings earn a median of $300,000 — a 4.6x increase.
Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated Mar 2026
Family Medicine Resident Salary by PGY Year
How family medicine resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $65,000 | 10 |
| PGY-2 | $73,815 | 1 |
| PGY-3 | $121,800 | 2 |
Family Medicine Residency Stipends & Benefits
Median annual stipends reported by family medicine residents, in addition to base salary.
What Family Medicine Residents Say
Real insights from verified family medicine residents about their training experience.
“Excellent work-life balance. Minimal 24-hour call. Multiple professional development opportunities (hospitalist training, Emergency Medicine training, OB track, Sports Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Geriatrics)”
“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.”
“Limited speciality rotations. This program is more learn on your own rather than being taught.”
“The most valuable currency in this world is time, spend it wisely.”
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 Salary by State
Top-paying states for family medicine residents based on verified submissions.
| State | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $83,796 | 2 |
| Wisconsin | $71,000 | 2 |
| Illinois | $64,750 | 2 |
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 $65,000 per year based on 13 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 4.6x more than the median resident salary of $65,000. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are family medicine residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Family Medicine residents rate their career satisfaction at 3.9/5.0 on average. 89% say they would choose family medicine again if given the choice. They work an average of 55 hours per week.
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