Physicians, All Other pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $440,660 or more. The middle half of other physicians in Boston earn between $86,250 and $382,470.
- $80K10th
- $86K25th
- $230KMedian
- $382K75th
- $441K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $245,340 | $20,445 | $117.95 |
| Median | $229,870 | $19,156 | $110.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,250 | $7,188 | $41.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $382,470 | $31,872 | $183.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicians, All Other pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Other physicians in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($247,150) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($262,040). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $265,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $245,340 | $229,870 | $79,690 | $440,660 | 6,350 |
| Massachusetts | $247,150 | $236,580 | $77,630 | $431,300 | 8,210 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $245,340, a single filer in Boston takes home about $168,176 a year, or $14,015 a month and $6,468 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $180,123 | $15,010 |
| Working in MA | $168,176 | $14,015 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for other physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $245,340 buys what about $226,609 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, All Other salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 4th of 5 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Pittsfield pays the most ($299,960).
- Pittsfield$299,960
- Amherst$289,490
- Worcester$272,290
- Boston$245,340
- Springfield$181,730
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 Boston: questions
How much do other physicians make an hour in Boston?
$117.95 an hour on average, and $110.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physicians salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,250, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physicians take-home pay in Boston?
About $168,176 a year ($14,015 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $245,340. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do other physicians earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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