Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Family Medicine (N=154 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 154 approved salary reports
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 154 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 3.6/5
- Would Choose Again
- 76%
- Median Salary
- $310,000
- Avg Hours
- 43/wk
The Numbers
Median
$310,000
Average
$324,720
25th
$275,000
75th
$350,000
Based on 154 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$275K$350K
Salary Distribution
$275K$275,000 – $388K$387,50025th
$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
$325K$324,720
Percentiles
25th$275,000
75th$350,000
Breakdown
Monthly$25,833
Hourly$149
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction3.6 / 5
Based on 154 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again76%
111 of 146 respondents would choose family medicine again
Average Hours Worked43 hrs/week
Based on 154 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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