Family Medicine Physicians Salary
Family Medicine Physicians in Ithaca, NY make a median of $268,170 a year, or about $128.93 an hour. The range runs from $78K at the entry level to $416K for experienced workers.
So what does $268K get you in Ithaca?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Ithaca’s Regional Price Parity (103.3). 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 Ithaca
Family medicine physicians pay in Ithaca tracks closely to the national median, $268K locally vs. $244K nationwide, a 10% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,753/month, 11.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 103.3) 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 Ithaca, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $249K | , |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $236K | , |
| Rochester | $215K | , |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $228K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ithaca, NY
Entry-level family medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $78K. Mid-career wages sit at $268K. Top earners bring in $416K or more, a $338K 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 Ithaca?
Yes — at the median salary of $268K, rent takes 11.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,753/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for family medicine physicians in Ithaca?
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 $1,753/month FMR, rent would take 38% 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 Ithaca?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $268K locally vs. $244K nationally, a 10% difference.
How does Ithaca compare to the national average for family medicine physicians?
Ithaca pays $268K median vs. the U.S. average of $244K — that’s +10%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 103.3), the purchasing-power equivalent is $260K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do family medicine physicians make in Ithaca, NY?
The median is $268,170 a year, that works out to about $129 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $77,680, and experienced family medicine physicians can clear $415,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $268K enough to live in Ithaca?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $14,931/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,753/month, which eats 11.7% 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 Ithaca?
Ithaca 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 $259,603 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.