Physicians, All Other pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $402,900 or more. The middle half of other physicians in Washington earn between $105,860 and $313,520.
- $77K10th
- $106K25th
- $209KMedian
- $314K75th
- $403K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $226,120 | $18,843 | $108.71 |
| Median | $208,710 | $17,392 | $100.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $105,860 | $8,822 | $50.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $313,520 | $26,127 | $150.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicians, All Other pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Other physicians in Washington earn 47% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($154,040) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($262,040). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $265,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $226,120 | $208,710 | $77,430 | $402,900 | 10,650 |
| Washington, D.C. | $154,040 | $77,430 | $70,530 | $338,940 | 1,960 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $226,120, a single filer in Washington takes home about $151,253 a year, or $12,604 a month and $5,817 every two weeks. Taxes take 33% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $158,038 | $13,170 |
| Working in MD | $156,242 | $13,020 |
| Working in VA | $155,317 | $12,943 |
| Working in DC | $151,253 | $12,604 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for other physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $226,120 buys what about $207,671 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$279,860
- Baltimore, MD$247,080
- Winchester, VA$227,830
- Lexington Park, MD$239,500
- Chambersburg, PA$235,060
- Harrisonburg, VA$222,930
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 Washington: questions
How much do other physicians make an hour in Washington?
$108.71 an hour on average, and $100.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $105,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $151,253 a year ($12,604 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $226,120.
Do other physicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- 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 1.54, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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