Family Medicine Physicians pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $123,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $634,140 or more. The middle half of family medicine physicians in Memphis earn between $127,240 and $634,140.
- $123K10th
- $127K25th
- $256KMedian
- $634K75th
- $634K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $344,940 | $28,745 | $165.84 |
| Median | $256,240 | $21,353 | $123.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $127,240 | $10,603 | $61.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $634,140 | $52,845 | $304.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Family Medicine Physicians pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Family medicine physicians in Memphis earn 21% more than the Tennessee average ($284,650) and 35% more than the U.S. average ($255,820). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $244,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $344,940 | $256,240 | $123,450 | $634,140 | 360 |
| Tennessee | $284,650 | $226,830 | $100,290 | $481,200 | 2,260 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $344,940, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $243,332 a year, or $20,278 a month and $9,359 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $243,332 | $20,278 |
| Working in AR | $230,770 | $19,231 |
| Working in MS | $230,266 | $19,189 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for family medicine physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $344,940 buys what about $374,207 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 0.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Family Medicine Physicians salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 2nd of 7 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Knoxville pays the most ($383,670).
- Knoxville$383,670
- Memphis$344,940
- Kingsport$335,340
- Chattanooga$269,500
- Clarksville$225,840
- Nashville$201,510
- Johnson City$129,880
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 Memphis: questions
How much do family medicine physicians make an hour in Memphis?
$165.84 an hour on average, and $123.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level family medicine physicians salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $123,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $127,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the family medicine physicians take-home pay in Memphis?
About $243,332 a year ($20,278 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $344,940. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do family medicine physicians earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% more 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 20.8%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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