Physicians, All Other pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $407,890 or more. The middle half of other physicians in Athens earn between $139,370 and $347,880.
- $55K10th
- $139K25th
- $235KMedian
- $348K75th
- $408K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $235,110 | $19,592 | $113.03 |
| Median | $235,360 | $19,613 | $113.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $139,370 | $11,614 | $67.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $347,880 | $28,990 | $167.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicians, All Other pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other physicians in Athens earn 13% less than the Georgia average ($269,550) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($262,040). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $265,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $235,110 | $235,360 | $55,120 | $407,890 | 190 |
| Georgia | $269,550 | $266,880 | $82,350 | $457,060 | 8,580 |
| United States | $262,040 | $265,930 | $69,170 | $452,360 | 342,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physicians, All Other salary after taxes in Athens
On the average salary of $235,110, a single filer in Athens takes home about $162,423 a year, or $13,535 a month and $6,247 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for other physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $235,110 buys what about $251,877 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 8th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Savannah pays the most ($359,740).
- Savannah$359,740
- Rome$356,280
- Albany$326,420
- Atlanta$282,090
- Dalton$273,840
- Augusta$259,390
- Warner Robins$245,750
- Athens$235,110
- Valdosta$223,190
- Gainesville$192,150
Highest-paying cities for other physicians
Chattanooga, TN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($431,890).
- Chattanooga, TN$431,890
- Appleton, WI$407,640
- Bismarck, ND$401,550
- Mansfield, OH$399,730
- Texarkana, TX$392,990
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Physicians, All Other salary in Athens: questions
How much do other physicians make an hour in Athens?
$113.03 an hour on average, and $113.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physicians salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $139,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physicians take-home pay in Athens?
About $162,423 a year ($13,535 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $235,110.
Do other physicians earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($262,040).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1229; area Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 19.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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