Family Medicine Physicians pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $175,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $323,640 or more. The middle half of family medicine physicians in Fargo earn between $228,460 and $292,070.
- $175K10th
- $228K25th
- $277KMedian
- $292K75th
- $324K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $262,850 | $21,904 | $126.37 |
| Median | $276,530 | $23,044 | $132.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $228,460 | $19,038 | $109.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $292,070 | $24,339 | $140.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Family Medicine Physicians pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Family medicine physicians in Fargo earn 4% less than the North Dakota average ($272,470) and about the same as the U.S. average ($255,820). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $244,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $262,850 | $276,530 | $175,280 | $323,640 | 100 |
| North Dakota | $272,470 | $280,100 | $181,130 | $346,400 | 260 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $262,850, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $187,773 a year, or $15,648 a month and $7,222 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $187,773 | $15,648 |
| Working in MN | $172,929 | $14,411 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for family medicine physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $262,850 buys what about $289,256 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 1.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Family Medicine Physicians salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 2nd of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($283,970).
- Bismarck$283,970
- Fargo$262,850
- Grand Forks$260,020
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 Fargo: questions
How much do family medicine physicians make an hour in Fargo?
$126.37 an hour on average, and $132.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level family medicine physicians salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $175,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $228,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the family medicine physicians take-home pay in Fargo?
About $187,773 a year ($15,648 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $262,850.
Do family medicine physicians earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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