Family Medicine Physicians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $255,590 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $122.88
10th percentile $77,310
90th percentile $335,940
Employed locally 1,080
National median $238,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,310
    25th
    $183,580
    50th (median)
    $255,590
    75th
    $316,380
    90th
    $335,940

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Family Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 250% Median Family Medicine Physicians salary is 150% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Family Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oklahoma City, OK $481,870
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $469,580
    Knoxville, TN $460,080
    Great Falls, MT $449,840
    Lawton, OK $448,460
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010

    Nearby metros — Family Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $352,700
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $317,690
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $310,070
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $308,970
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $308,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $307,400

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Family Medicine Physicians make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Denver, CO is $122.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $161.51 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Family Medicine Physicians salaries?

    The median Family Medicine Physicians salary in Denver, CO is 7.2% above the national median of $238,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Family Medicine Physicians in Denver?

    Entry-level Family Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $77,310 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $183,580.