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Family Medicine Physicians

Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

Median salary (BLS)

$244,180

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$77k – $429k

Job outlook

+3% (about average)

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Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $93,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Doctorate / professional (MD, JD, PhD)

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How to qualify

EstimateLicense required

Cost to qualify

$90,200–$411,000

Time to qualify

8.2 yr

Renewal

$75/yr

  1. 1

    Bachelor's degree

    Degree

    Four years at public in-state rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $11,610/yr, plus books. Private and out-of-state run higher; grant aid lowers most students' actual net price.

    $40,000–$150,000 · 4 years source

  2. 2

    Doctoral / professional degree (PhD, MD, JD…)

    Degree

    Three to seven years beyond the bachelor's. PhDs are often funded with a stipend; MD and JD programs are among the most expensive.

    $50,000–$260,000 · 4 years source

  3. 3

    National & state licensure

    License

    A national board/registry exam plus a state license application (the NCLEX pattern). Exact exam and fees depend on the role and state.

    $200–$1,000 · 2 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Family Medicine Physicians" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Family Medicine Physicians

    Entry / Junior

    $76,830

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Family Medicine Physicians

    Established

    $244,180

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Family Medicine Physicians

    Senior

    $336,365

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  • •Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
  • •Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
  • •Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  • •Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.

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