Family Medicine Physicians Salary
Family Medicine Physicians in Lynchburg, VA make a median of $177,430 a year, or about $85.3 an hour. The range runs from $61K at the entry level to $585K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 89.36), which stretches that salary to about $198,556 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,187/month, or 11% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $177K get you in Lynchburg?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Lynchburg’s Regional Price Parity (89.36). 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 Lynchburg
Pay for family medicine physicians in Lynchburg runs about 27% below the U.S. median of $244K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,187/month, 11.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 89.36 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 11% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $214K | $218K |
| Richmond | $209K | $213K |
| Roanoke | $224K | $240K |
| Winchester | $199K | $206K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Lynchburg, VA
Entry-level family medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $61K. Mid-career wages sit at $177K. Top earners bring in $585K or more, a $524K 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 Lynchburg?
Yes — at the median salary of $177K, rent takes 11.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,187/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for family medicine physicians in Lynchburg?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new family medicine physicians typically earn — is $61K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,664/month. At HUD’s $1,187/month FMR, rent would take 32% 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 Lynchburg?
Local pay runs 27% below the national median — $177K here vs. $244K nationally. Cost of living is 11% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Lynchburg compare to the national average for family medicine physicians?
Lynchburg pays $177K median vs. the U.S. average of $244K — that’s -27%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 89.36), the purchasing-power equivalent is $199K — below the national median.
How much do family medicine physicians make in Lynchburg, VA?
The median is $177,430 a year, that works out to about $85 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $61,070, and experienced family medicine physicians can clear $585,490. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $177K enough to live in Lynchburg?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $10,202/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,187/month, which eats 11.6% 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 Lynchburg?
Lynchburg has a Regional Price Parity of 89.36 (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 $198,556 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.