Family Medicine Physicians Salary
Family Medicine Physicians in Savannah, GA make a median of $349,030 a year, or about $167.8 an hour. The range runs from $88K at the entry level to $377K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 95.21), that's roughly $366,590 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,680/month, or 8.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $349K get you in Savannah?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Savannah’s Regional Price Parity (95.21). 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 Savannah
Savannah sits well above the national pay line for family medicine physicians, local pay runs about 43% higher than the U.S. median of $244K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,680/month, 8.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 95.21) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Savannah offers a genuinely strong financial position for family medicine physicianss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for family medicine physicians in metros near Savannah, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $259K | $259K |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $265K | $289K |
| Gainesville | $206K | $213K |
| Athens-Clarke County | $217K | $233K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Savannah, GA
Entry-level family medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $88K. Mid-career wages sit at $349K. Top earners bring in $377K or more, a $289K 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 Savannah?
Yes — at the median salary of $349K, rent takes 8.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,680/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for family medicine physicians in Savannah?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new family medicine physicians typically earn — is $88K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,278/month. At HUD’s $1,680/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 Savannah?
Local pay is 43% above the national median — $349K here vs. $244K nationally.
How does Savannah compare to the national average for family medicine physicians?
Savannah pays $349K median vs. the U.S. average of $244K — that’s +43%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.21), the purchasing-power equivalent is $367K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do family medicine physicians make in Savannah, GA?
The median is $349,030 a year, that works out to about $168 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $87,970, and experienced family medicine physicians can clear $376,890. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $349K enough to live in Savannah?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $18,878/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,680/month, which eats 8.9% 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 Savannah?
Savannah has a Regional Price Parity of 95.21 (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 $366,590 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.