Family Medicine Physicians Salary
Family Medicine Physicians in Baton Rouge, LA make a median of $315,620 a year, or about $151.74 an hour. The range runs from $119K at the entry level to $411K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 90.78), which stretches that salary to about $347,676 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,204/month, or 6.7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $316K get you in Baton Rouge?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Baton Rouge’s Regional Price Parity (90.78). 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 Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge sits well above the national pay line for family medicine physicians, local pay runs about 29% higher than the U.S. median of $244K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,204/month, 6.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 90.78 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Baton Rouge offers a genuinely strong financial position for family medicine physicianss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for family medicine physicians in metros near Baton Rouge, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $333K | $359K |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $221K | $260K |
| Monroe | $255K | $305K |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $284K | $307K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Baton Rouge, LA
Entry-level family medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $119K. Mid-career wages sit at $316K. Top earners bring in $411K or more, a $292K 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 Baton Rouge?
Yes — at the median salary of $316K, rent takes 6.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,204/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for family medicine physicians in Baton Rouge?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new family medicine physicians typically earn — is $119K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $7,138/month. At HUD’s $1,204/month FMR, rent would take 17% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is family medicine physician a high-paying job in Baton Rouge?
Local pay is 29% above the national median — $316K here vs. $244K nationally.
How does Baton Rouge compare to the national average for family medicine physicians?
Baton Rouge pays $316K median vs. the U.S. average of $244K — that’s +29%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90.78), the purchasing-power equivalent is $348K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do family medicine physicians make in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median is $315,620 a year, that works out to about $152 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $118,970, and experienced family medicine physicians can clear $411,050. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $316K enough to live in Baton Rouge?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $17,624/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,204/month, which eats 6.8% 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 Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge has a Regional Price Parity of 90.78 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median family medicine physicians salary is worth about $347,676 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.