Source: SalaryDr Family Medicine Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $68,100/year. Sample: 79 approved salary reports. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/family-medicine
Family Medicine Residency Salary (2026)
The median family medicine resident salary is $68,100 per year, based on 79 approved salary reports on SalaryDr. After training, family medicine attendings earn a median of $287,500 — a 4.2x increase.
Source: SalaryDr self-reported data • Updated Nov 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 | $67,794 | 54 |
| PGY-2 | $70,000 | 15 |
| PGY-3 | $69,340 | 8 |
Family Medicine Residency Stipends & Benefits
Median annual stipends reported by family medicine residents, in addition to base salary.
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 approved salary reports.
| State | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| California | $75,000 | 5 |
| Texas | $70,000 | 6 |
| New York | $70,000 | 9 |
| Illinois | $70,000 | 7 |
| Florida | $67,588 | 5 |
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 $287,500.
Frequently Asked Questions: Family Medicine Residency Salary
How much do family medicine residents make in 2026?
Family Medicine residents earn a median salary of $68,100 per year based on 79 approved salary reports on SalaryDr. The middle 80% report between $60,000 and $77,344, 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 $287,500, which is 4.2x more than the median resident salary of $68,100. 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 3.7/5.0 on average. 88% say they would choose family medicine again if given the choice. They work an average of 58 hours per week.
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