Family Medicine Physicians Salary
Family Medicine Physicians in Hammond, LA make a median of $134,740 a year, or about $64.78 an hour. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $263K for experienced workers.
So what does $135K get you in Hammond?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Hammond’s Regional Price Parity (84.5). 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 Hammond
Pay for family medicine physicians in Hammond runs about 45% below the U.S. median of $244K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,109/month, 13.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 84.5 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 16% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Hammond 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 Hammond, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $316K | , |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $333K | , |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $221K | , |
| Monroe | $255K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Hammond, LA
Entry-level family medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $135K. Top earners bring in $263K or more, a $220K 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 Hammond?
Yes — at the median salary of $135K, rent takes 13.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,109/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for family medicine physicians in Hammond?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new family medicine physicians typically earn — is $43K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,587/month. At HUD’s $1,109/month FMR, rent would take 43% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is family medicine physician a high-paying job in Hammond?
Local pay runs 45% below the national median — $135K here vs. $244K nationally. Cost of living is 16% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Hammond compare to the national average for family medicine physicians?
Hammond pays $135K median vs. the U.S. average of $244K — that’s -45%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 84.5), the purchasing-power equivalent is $159K — below the national median.
How much do family medicine physicians make in Hammond, LA?
The median is $134,740 a year, that works out to about $65 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,120, and experienced family medicine physicians can clear $262,750. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $135K enough to live in Hammond?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,142/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,109/month, which eats 13.6% 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 Hammond?
Hammond 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 $159,456 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.