Physician Salary in Georgia
Median annual base pay is $270,000 across 221 reported Physician salaries in Georgia.
Updated 19 September 2025
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|
| $75,599 | $210,516 | $270,000 | $330,853 | $460,000 |
Top Cities in Georgia
| City | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Columbus | $475,000 | 13 |
| Valdosta | $379,610 | 6 |
| Griffin | $370,781 | 5 |
| Dalton | $290,000 | 5 |
| Augusta | $280,000 | 20 |
| Macon | $272,126 | 11 |
| Athens | $267,750 | 7 |
| Albany | $265,000 | 11 |
| Atlanta | $83,676 | 89 |
Top Employers in Georgia
| Employer | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Inc. | $475,000 | 11 |
| Apogee Medical Group, Georgia, Inc. | $350,317 | 6 |
| Wellstar Medical Group, LLC | $340,000 | 16 |
| Hospital Physician Services Southeast, PC | $283,920 | 5 |
| Cogent Healthcare of Georgia, P.C. | $281,653 | 5 |
| Cogent Healthcare of Macon, PC | $272,126 | 6 |
| Southwest Georgia Nephrology Clinic, PC | $265,000 | 6 |
| Piedmont Medical Care Corporation | $260,000 | 19 |
| AU Medical Associates, Inc. | $226,000 | 5 |
| Emory University | $80,458 | 82 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Hospital (Community) | $294,840 | 19 |
| Hospital (Academic/Teaching) | $80,458 | 82 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Junior / Early Career | Resident (PGY2-3) | $73,211 | 36 |
| Senior | Fellow · Clinical Instructor | $79,008 | 9 |
| Lead / Expert | Attending Physician · Staff Physician · Assistant Professor | $290,000 | 163 |
By Specialty
| Specialty | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Diagnostic Radiology | $460,000 | 5 |
| Gastroenterology | $450,000 | 9 |
| Hematology/Oncology | $340,000 | 5 |
| Hospital Medicine - Adult | $282,500 | 35 |
| Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism | $280,000 | 11 |
| Internal Medicine | $270,000 | 7 |
| Nephrology | $265,000 | 14 |
How They're Paid
| Model | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Annual Salary | $265,000 | 196 |
| Hourly | $272,126 | 17 |
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Common questions
How much does a Physician make in Georgia?
The median Physician salary in Georgia is $270,000 per year, based on 221 reported salaries.
Which city in Georgia pays Physicians the most?
Columbus has the highest median at $475,000 per year, of the cities with enough reports to publish a median.
How much does a Physician at the Lead / Expert level make in Georgia?
$290,000 per year at the median — $20,000 above the Physician median in Georgia.
Which employers pay Physicians the most in Georgia?
Of the employers with enough reports to publish a median, Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Inc. is highest at $475,000 per year.
Am I underpaid as a Physician?
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