Family Medicine Physicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $351,760 +47.6% vs national
Median hourly $169.12
10th percentile $83,390
90th percentile $372,950
Employed locally 1,120
National median $238,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,390
    25th
    $134,860
    50th (median)
    $351,760
    75th
    $351,760
    90th
    $372,950

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Family Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 223% Median Family Medicine Physicians salary is 123% 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
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010
    Salinas, CA $410,370
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $348,980
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $345,310
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $345,310
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $332,530

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Family Medicine Physicians make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Family Medicine Physicians in San Jose, CA is $169.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $179.31 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Family Medicine Physicians salaries?

    The median Family Medicine Physicians salary in San Jose, CA is 47.6% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Family Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $83,390 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $134,860.