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Physician (General Practice) Salary in Phoenix

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 8 comparison cities

$246,522/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $205,505 – $295,725

Very High Confidence Β· 100/100

Key insights for Physician (General Practice)s in Phoenix

βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: BLS OES 2026Methodology
  • β€ΊAfter a simplified take-home estimate, $247K nets about $165K/yr β€” roughly $133K/yr left after typical single-person living costs here.
  • β€ΊPay climbs with seniority: a senior/staff Physician (General Practice) reaches about $316K β€” a +28% step from mid-level.
Official Salary Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Physician (General Practice)s in Phoenix typically earn $206K–$296K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $247K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $348K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from BLS OES national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 100/100Editorial policy β†’

Physician (General Practice) Salary Analysis β€” Phoenix

Physician (General Practice)s in Phoenix earn a median salary of $247K, which is 12% above the national median of $220K. Strong regional demand for physician (general practice)s contributes to above-average wages here.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Phoenix.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Phoenix's cost of living is 3% below the US average. Your $247K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $254K in a city with average US living costs.

$247K
Nominal salary
-3%
CoL vs US avg
$254K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Phoenix

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$174,393

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$205,505

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$246,522

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$295,725

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$348,484

Staff / principal / lead

-3%
vs US avg
+5%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
100/100A+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 19, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross$247K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’29%
Take-home$176K
Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies.
Savings Potential
Take-home$176K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savings$91K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
43/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+5%
Automation riskLow

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Official Salary Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $247K a good salary for Physician (General Practice) in Phoenix?

Based on BLS data for 246,522 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $174KΒ·Median: $247KΒ·Top 10%: $348K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 40/40 (BLS)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $247K for Physician (General Practice)s in Phoenix

-3%
AZ market level
AZ pays 3% below the global baseline β€” lower cost of living often offsets this.
-3%
Phoenix metro premium
This city has a lower cost of living, reflected in typical salary ranges.

Source: BLS OES. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Physician (General Practice) Salary by Experience Level in Phoenix

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$172,565$14,380$83
Junior22 yrs$212,009$17,667$102
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$235,018$19,585$113
Senior66 yrs$260,327$21,694$125
Staff1010 yrs$315,548$26,296$152
Principal1414 yrs$362,880$30,240$174
Distinguished1818 yrs$374,713$31,226$180

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Physician (General Practice)

Estimated premium above the Phoenix median based on market demand

Diagnosis+4% β‰ˆ +$10K/yr
Patient Care+4% β‰ˆ +$10K/yr
Clinical Protocols+4% β‰ˆ +$10K/yr
EMR+4% β‰ˆ +$10K/yr
Preventive Medicine+4% β‰ˆ +$10K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$49K/yr
Highest single skill
Diagnosis +4%
Diagnosis+4% Β· +$10K/yr
Patient Care+4% Β· +$10K/yr
Clinical Protocols+4% Β· +$10K/yr
EMR+4% Β· +$10K/yr
Preventive Medicine+4% Β· +$10K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Physician (General Practice) Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

D43/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+5%/yr
AI Displacement Risk10% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.5%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
BLS Official 10-yr OutlookAverage
+3%
Growth 2022–2032
+24K
New jobs projected
$254K
In 2 yrs
$266K
In 5 yrs
$286K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Physician (General Practice)

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$314K–$337K
per year
Base (76%)Bonus (6%)Equity (2%)Benefits (17%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$246,522
Annual Bonus
Typical: 3–12% of base
$18,490
Equity (annualised)
~3% of base β€” RSUs/options
$6,163
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$54,235
Total Comp (mid)
$325,410

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Physician (General Practice)s

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Physician (General Practice) Salaries by City

How Phoenix, AZ stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Phoenix, AZ (current)$246,522$295,725+-3%
New York, NY$368,672$442,255++45%
San Francisco, CA$436,340$523,429++72%
Seattle, WA$367,032$440,288++44%
Austin, TX$284,314$341,060++12%
Boston, MA$346,961$416,211++37%
Chicago, IL$285,110$342,015++12%
Los Angeles, CA$340,774$408,789++34%
Denver, CO$292,525$350,910++15%

Official Salary Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physician (General Practice) salary in Phoenix, AZ?

The median Physician (General Practice) salary in Phoenix, AZ is $247K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $296K+ per year.

What is a good Physician (General Practice) salary in Phoenix, AZ?

The 75th percentile ($296K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($247K) is above-average for this role in Phoenix, AZ.

How much does a Physician (General Practice) earn per hour in Phoenix, AZ?

Based on the median annual salary of $247K, a Physician (General Practice) in Phoenix, AZ earns approximately $119/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$142/hr.

Is Phoenix, AZ a good market for Physician (General Practice)s?

Phoenix, AZ pays 3% below the US national average for this role. Demand for Physician (General Practice)s is growing 5% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Physician (General Practice) salary in Phoenix, AZ?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($296K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Phoenix figure calculated?

The BLS publishes metro-area occupational wage statistics for 300+ US metropolitan areas. For Phoenix, Official Salary uses the BLS metro premium ratio (metro median Γ· national median) and applies it to the national baseline.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Physician (General Practice) Salary Trend (2019–2024)

BLS OES historical national medians

6-yr CAGR
+5%/yr
2019
$198K
2020
$207K
+4%
2021
$219K
+6%
2022
$229K
+4%
2023
$240K
+5%
2024
$252K
+5%
2019 median
$198K
2024 median
$252K

Source: BLS OEWS 2019–2024. City-level data uses national trend Γ— metro premium.

Inflation note: In 2019 dollars, today's median is ~$209K β€” 18% of nominal salary is inflation (2019–2024 CPI avg 3.4%/yr).

Education Premium β€” Physician (General Practice)

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-45%
~$136K
Associate's Degree
-18%
~$202K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$247K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$296K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$291K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+130%
~$567K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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Phoenix benchmarks
$247K
Market median
$296K
P75 target
$348K
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Physician (General Practice) in Phoenix β€” Distribution
P10
$174K
P25
$206K
P50
$247K
P75
$296K
P90
$348K
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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 19, 2026

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