Family Medicine Physicians Salary
Family Medicine Physicians in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC make a median of $269,270 a year, or about $129.46 an hour. The range runs from $108K at the entry level to $363K for experienced workers.
So what does $269K get you in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia’s Regional Price Parity (97.3). 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia
Family medicine physicians pay in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia tracks closely to the national median, $269K locally vs. $244K nationwide, a 10% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,496/month, 9.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 97.3) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for family medicine physicians in metros near Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $219K | , |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $221K | , |
| Winston-Salem | $310K | , |
| Wilmington | $207K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Entry-level family medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $108K. Mid-career wages sit at $269K. Top earners bring in $363K or more, a $255K 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia?
Yes — at the median salary of $269K, rent takes 9.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,496/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for family medicine physicians in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new family medicine physicians typically earn — is $108K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,479/month. At HUD’s $1,496/month FMR, rent would take 23% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is family medicine physician a high-paying job in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $269K locally vs. $244K nationally, a 10% difference.
How does Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia compare to the national average for family medicine physicians?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia pays $269K median vs. the U.S. average of $244K — that’s +10%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97.3), the purchasing-power equivalent is $277K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do family medicine physicians make in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC?
The median is $269,270 a year, that works out to about $129 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $107,990, and experienced family medicine physicians can clear $363,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $269K enough to live in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $15,264/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,496/month, which eats 9.8% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia 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 $276,742 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.