Family Medicine Physician salary in Tennessee
What family medicine physicians earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$226,830$109.05 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $244,180
Middle half earn$166,350 – $441,770Top 10%: $481,200+
Jobs2,2601.00× the U.S. concentration
Family Medicine Physician pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $211,370 | $101.62 | 650 |
| Knoxville, TN | $460,080 | $221.19 | 590 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $256,240 | $123.19 | 360 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $352,590 | $169.52 | 150 |
| Johnson City, TN | $77,610 | $37.31 | 130 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $220,510 | $106.02 | 100 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $264,690 | $127.26 | 90 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $215,380 | $103.55 | 30 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $168,290 | $80.91 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Family Medicine Physician pay in similar states
Kansas · $229,390 Nebraska · $228,590 New Mexico · $228,040 Delaware · $228,000 Florida · $227,700 Ohio · $223,700
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a family medicine physician make in Tennessee?
Family Medicine Physicians in Tennessee earned a median of $226,830 a year ($109.05 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $244,180. The middle half earned $166,350 to $441,770.
Where in Tennessee do family medicine physicians earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Knoxville, TN at $460,080.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.