Family Medicine Physicians Salary
Family Medicine Physicians in Colorado make a median of $265,560 a year, or about $127.67 an hour. The range runs from $75K at the entry level to $366K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $266K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level family medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $75K. Mid-career wages sit at $266K. Top earners bring in $366K or more, a $291K spread from bottom to top.
Family Medicine Physicians salary by metro in Colorado
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $297K | +12% | 230 |
| Colorado Springs | $283K | +7% | 290 |
| Pueblo | $256K | -3% | 160 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $256K | -4% | 1,080 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $232K | -13% | 150 |
| Grand Junction | $186K | -30% | 200 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a family medicine physician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
Yes — at the median salary of $266K, rent takes 13.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for family medicine physicians in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new family medicine physicians typically earn — is $75K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,507/month.
Is family medicine physician a high-paying job in Colorado?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $266K locally vs. $244K nationally, a 9% difference.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for family medicine physicians?
Colorado pays $266K median vs. the U.S. average of $244K — that’s +9%.
How much do family medicine physicians make in Colorado?
The median is $265,560 a year, that works out to about $128 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $75,120, and experienced family medicine physicians can clear $365,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $266K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $15,106/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 13.5% 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 Colorado?
Colorado 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 $265,560 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.