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Primary care physician salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Primary Care Physician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$215,787
Average $215,787
Low $138,566
High $336,043

The average salary for a primary care physician is $215,787 per year in the United States. 13.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Primary Care Physician job openings in United States

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Certified Physician Assistant ...
MACIE MEDICAL
Katy, TX
$60 - $70 an hour
Full-time
6 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Primary Care Physician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
AE Business Solutions
 
$509,600per year
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Spectrum Medical
 
$500,000per year
Health Advocates
 
$468,000per year
Arizona Community Physicians
 
$465,000per year
DT-Trak Consulting
 
$436,800per year
Centurion Health
 
$405,600per year

Highest paying cities for Primary Care Physicians near United States

  1. Stockton, CA
    $330,637 per year
  2. Fresno, CA
    $258,254 per year
  3. Phoenix, AZ
    $236,108 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $234,378 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $232,378 per year

Where can a Primary Care Physician earn more?

Compare salaries for Primary Care Physicians in different locations
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