Family Medicine Physicians pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $99,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $345,070 or more. The middle half of family medicine physicians in Columbus earn between $179,420 and $245,090.
- $100K10th
- $179K25th
- $179KMedian
- $245K75th
- $345K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $210,830 | $17,569 | $101.36 |
| Median | $179,420 | $14,952 | $86.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $179,420 | $14,952 | $86.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $245,090 | $20,424 | $117.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Family Medicine Physicians pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Family medicine physicians in Columbus earn 25% less than the Georgia average ($280,870) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($255,820). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $244,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $210,830 | $179,420 | $99,740 | $345,070 | 90 |
| Georgia | $280,870 | $259,320 | $161,560 | $438,620 | 3,690 |
| United States | $255,820 | $244,180 | $76,830 | $428,550 | 107,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Family Medicine Physicians salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $210,830, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $147,131 a year, or $12,261 a month and $5,659 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $148,568 | $12,381 |
| Working in GA | $147,131 | $12,261 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for family medicine physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $210,830 buys what about $236,102 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 1.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Family Medicine Physicians salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 11th of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job; Rome pays the most ($345,490).
Highest-paying cities for family medicine physicians
Knoxville, TN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($383,670).
- Knoxville, TN$383,670
- St. Joseph, MO$379,650
- Great Falls, MT$378,060
- Oklahoma City, OK$376,600
- Atlantic City, NJ$371,400
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Family Medicine Physicians salary in Columbus: questions
How much do family medicine physicians make an hour in Columbus?
$101.36 an hour on average, and $86.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level family medicine physicians salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $99,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $179,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the family medicine physicians take-home pay in Columbus?
About $147,131 a year ($12,261 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $210,830.
Do family medicine physicians earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($255,820).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1215; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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