Family Medicine Physicians Salary
Family Medicine Physicians in Arecibo, PR make a median of $101,580 a year, or about $48.84 an hour. The range runs from $91K at the entry level to $131K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $101,580 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $510/month, or 7.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $102K get you in Arecibo?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Arecibo’s Regional Price Parity (100). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Arecibo
Pay for family medicine physicians in Arecibo runs about 58% below the U.S. median of $244K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $510/month, 7.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Arecibo can be a reasonable trade-off for family medicine physicianss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for family medicine physicians in metros near Arecibo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $128K | $128K |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $126K | $126K |
| Mayaguez | $132K | $132K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arecibo, PR
Entry-level family medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $91K. Mid-career wages sit at $102K. Top earners bring in $131K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
Family Medicine Physicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Family Medicine Physicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $467K | +91% | 210 |
| Oklahoma | $361K | +48% | 2,170 |
| Idaho | $347K | +42% | 690 |
| Montana | $331K | +35% | 460 |
| Alaska | $323K | +32% | 760 |
| Pennsylvania | $306K | +25% | 4,190 |
| Utah | $298K | +22% | 550 |
| Oregon | $293K | +20% | 1,490 |
| Washington | $293K | +20% | 1,270 |
| Arizona | $293K | +20% | 2,620 |
| New Jersey | $292K | +20% | 3,050 |
| Wisconsin | $291K | +19% | 1,470 |
| Maryland | $286K | +17% | 1,050 |
| North Dakota | $280K | +15% | 260 |
| Minnesota | $280K | +15% | 1,820 |
| Massachusetts | $277K | +14% | 3,540 |
| West Virginia | $273K | +12% | 320 |
| New Hampshire | $269K | +10% | 350 |
| Colorado | $266K | +9% | 2,700 |
| Iowa | $265K | +9% | 1,140 |
| Wyoming | $265K | +8% | 100 |
| Indiana | $262K | +7% | 1,410 |
| Georgia | $259K | +6% | 3,690 |
| Louisiana | $255K | +5% | 1,090 |
| California | $252K | +3% | N/A |
| Nevada | $252K | +3% | 340 |
| Kentucky | $249K | +2% | 1,170 |
| Illinois | $245K | +0% | 1,960 |
| South Dakota | $240K | -2% | 550 |
| Maine | $240K | -2% | 730 |
| Vermont | $239K | -2% | 240 |
| South Carolina | $239K | -2% | 1,200 |
| Texas | $236K | -3% | 6,190 |
| Mississippi | $236K | -4% | 570 |
| District of Columbia | $233K | -4% | 150 |
| Kansas | $229K | -6% | 210 |
| Nebraska | $229K | -6% | 830 |
| New Mexico | $228K | -7% | 650 |
| Delaware | $228K | -7% | 640 |
| Florida | $228K | -7% | N/A |
| Tennessee | $227K | -7% | 2,260 |
| Ohio | $224K | -8% | 1,490 |
| Virginia | $223K | -9% | 2,930 |
| Hawaii | $218K | -11% | 260 |
| Arkansas | $216K | -12% | 290 |
| North Carolina | $215K | -12% | 1,520 |
| Michigan | $214K | -12% | 3,770 |
| New York | $211K | -14% | 4,000 |
| Missouri | $171K | -30% | 3,740 |
| Connecticut | $164K | -33% | 790 |
| Alabama | $135K | -45% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a family medicine physician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Arecibo?
Yes — at the median salary of $102K, rent takes 7.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $510/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for family medicine physicians in Arecibo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new family medicine physicians typically earn — is $91K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,440/month. At HUD’s $510/month FMR, rent would take 9% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is family medicine physician a high-paying job in Arecibo?
Local pay runs 58% below the national median — $102K here vs. $244K nationally.
How does Arecibo compare to the national average for family medicine physicians?
Arecibo pays $102K median vs. the U.S. average of $244K — that’s -58%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $102K — below the national median.
How much do family medicine physicians make in Arecibo, PR?
The median is $101,580 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $90,670, and experienced family medicine physicians can clear $131,490. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $102K enough to live in Arecibo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,654/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $510/month, which eats 7.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a family medicine physicians salary go in Arecibo?
Arecibo has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median family medicine physicians salary is worth about $101,580 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do family medicine physicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.