Primary Care Physician Compensation Reaches $330,000 Amid Growing Workloads
Primary care physician compensation hit $330,000 last year as doctors see heavier workloads due in part to a shortage of medical care providers.… More
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A new report by the American Medical Group Management Association (AMGA) reveals that the median primary care physician compensation has reached nearly $330,000 for specialties such as family practice, internal medicine, and general pediatrics. The 2025 survey conducted by AMGA, based on data from nearly 500 medical groups and over 184,000 providers, shows a significant 5.8% increase in median compensation compared to the previous year.
Not only primary care physicians but also specialists have seen a rise in compensation, with a 4.9% increase across the entire dataset. The top three medical specialties and surgical specialties have also experienced compensation growth, reflecting the increasing demand for healthcare services.
The shortage of physicians in the United States is becoming more apparent, as healthcare needs continue to rise, especially with the aging population. According to AMGA executives, the compensation growth is a result of providers handling heavier workloads due to the imbalance between supply and demand.
AMGA Consulting’s President, Fred Horton, emphasizes, “The reality is that demand exceeds supply in the country. The increase in compensation is driven by providers who are already overwhelmed with their workload.”
The Association of American Medical Colleges predicts a potential shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036, highlighting the urgent need to address the growing gap in healthcare providers.
AMGA’s report also indicates an increase in work relative value units (wRVUs), a measure of physician productivity, which correlates with a rise in patient visits. However, there are concerns about sustainability as compensation growth is primarily driven by increased productivity, placing a strain on physicians.
As Mike Coppola, COO of AMGA Consulting, points out, “We are at a tipping point where driving compensation through productivity alone is not sustainable. Physicians are shouldering the burden of increasing patient volume, which poses challenges for the healthcare industry.”
