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Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Family Medicine (N=146 verified submissions, updated September 22, 2026, data as of 2026-09-22). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 22, 2026 | Based on 146 verified submissions

Is Family Medicine Worth It? (2026)

At a Glance: Is Family Medicine Worth It?

76% of family medicine physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.6/5 and median salary of $310,000, based on 146 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

Satisfaction
3.6/5
Would Choose Again
76%
Median Salary
$310,000
Avg Hours
43/wk
Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 22, 2026

The Numbers

Median

$310,000

Average

$326,574

25th

$275,000

75th

$350,000

Based on 146 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$275K$350K

Salary Distribution

$275K$275,000 – $388K$387,500
25th
$275K$275,000
Median
$310K$310,000
75th
$350K$350,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$275K$275,000 – $350K$350,000
Median salary
$310K$310,000
Average salary
$327K$326,574

Percentiles

25th$275,000
75th$350,000

Breakdown

Monthly$25,833
Hourly$149

Satisfaction Breakdown

Career Satisfaction3.6 / 5

Based on 146 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)

Would Choose Again76%

108 of 142 respondents would choose family medicine again

Average Hours Worked43 hrs/week

Based on 146 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)

What Physicians Say

Anonymized responses from family medicine physicians about their career and work-life balance.

“Bonuses based on productivity. ”

On career & specialty — Verified Family Medicine Physician

“Just go into it knowing you can work as hard or as little as you want but at the end of the day, the higher the volume the more you are paid”

On career & specialty — Verified Family Medicine Physician

“At this time, I don’t see any areas needing improvement in my current role. Very happy. ”

On career & specialty — Verified Family Medicine Physician

“I wish I had admin time, benefits, and paid time off.”

On career & specialty — Verified Family Medicine Physician

“The variety and my long term relationship with patients ”

On career & specialty — Verified Family Medicine Physician

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