Physician Salary in Alabama
Median annual base pay is $249,600 across 178 reported Physician salaries in Alabama.
Updated 23 September 2025
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|
| $77,978 | $184,500 | $249,600 | $312,000 | $400,400 |
Top Cities in Alabama
| City | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Tuscaloosa | $300,000 | 8 |
| Montgomery | $291,200 | 21 |
| Dothan | $280,800 | 11 |
| Mobile | $275,000 | 33 |
| Huntsville | $225,000 | 9 |
| Birmingham | $180,003 | 70 |
Top Employers in Alabama
| Employer | Median | Reports |
|---|
| The Healthcare Authority for Baptist Health an Affiliate of Uab Health | $330,000 | 6 |
| Capstone Health Services Foundation | $300,000 | 5 |
| Hospital Physician Services Southeast, PC | $291,200 | 10 |
| Houston County Healthcare Authority | $280,800 | 9 |
| USA HealthCare Management, LLC | $250,000 | 28 |
| The Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville | $225,000 | 7 |
| University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC | $196,000 | 31 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | $75,128 | 29 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Hospital (Community) | $291,200 | 21 |
| Hospital (Academic/Teaching) | $156,000 | 60 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Junior / Early Career | Resident (PGY2-3) | $71,193 | 15 |
| Senior | Fellow · Clinical Instructor | $77,978 | 15 |
| Lead / Expert | Attending Physician · Staff Physician · Assistant Professor | $275,000 | 141 |
By Specialty
| Specialty | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Critical Care Medicine | $400,400 | 6 |
| Nephrology | $400,000 | 9 |
| Internal Medicine | $287,580 | 11 |
| Hospital Medicine - Adult | $280,800 | 34 |
| Pediatrics - General | $250,000 | 11 |
How They're Paid
| Model | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Annual Salary | $239,200 | 128 |
| Hourly | $249,600 | 41 |
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Common questions
How much does a Physician make in Alabama?
The median Physician salary in Alabama is $249,600 per year, based on 178 reported salaries.
Which city in Alabama pays Physicians the most?
Tuscaloosa has the highest median at $300,000 per year, of the cities with enough reports to publish a median.
How much does a Physician at the Lead / Expert level make in Alabama?
$275,000 per year at the median — $25,400 above the Physician median in Alabama.
Which employers pay Physicians the most in Alabama?
Of the employers with enough reports to publish a median, The Healthcare Authority for Baptist Health an Affiliate of Uab Health is highest at $330,000 per year.
Am I underpaid as a Physician?
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