Family Medicine Physicians Salary
Family Medicine Physicians in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC make a median of $206,360 a year, or about $99.21 an hour. The range runs from $78K at the entry level to $274K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 88.49), which stretches that salary to about $233,201 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,095/month, or 8.8% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $206K get you in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton’s Regional Price Parity (88.49). 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton
Pay for family medicine physicians in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton runs about 15% below the U.S. median of $244K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,095/month, 9.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.49 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $219K | $223K |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $221K | $226K |
| Winston-Salem | $310K | $337K |
| Wilmington | $207K | $215K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Entry-level family medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $78K. Mid-career wages sit at $206K. Top earners bring in $274K or more, a $196K spread from bottom to top.
Family Medicine Physicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
Yes — at the median salary of $206K, rent takes 9.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,095/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for family medicine physicians in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new family medicine physicians typically earn — is $78K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,661/month. At HUD’s $1,095/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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
Local pay runs 15% below the national median — $206K here vs. $244K nationally. Cost of living is 12% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton compare to the national average for family medicine physicians?
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton pays $206K median vs. the U.S. average of $244K — that’s -15%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.49), the purchasing-power equivalent is $233K — below the national median.
How much do family medicine physicians make in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC?
The median is $206,360 a year, that works out to about $99 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $77,690, and experienced family medicine physicians can clear $273,880. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $206K enough to live in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $12,028/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,095/month, which eats 9.1% 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton has a Regional Price Parity of 88.49 (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 $233,201 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.