Supervising Physician Salary in the United States

How much does a Supervising Physician make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Supervising Physician in the United States is $116,017 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, a Supervising Physician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,666
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,432 to $123,685
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,705
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Supervising Physician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $123,685 $10,307 $2,379 $59
Average $116,017 $9,668 $2,231 $56
25th Percentile $106,432 $8,869 $2,047 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Supervising Physician Salaries

A Supervising Physician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Supervising Physician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Supervising Physician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $115,085
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $115,751
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,683
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,245
  • Expert (over 8 years): $120,560
Levels Salary
Entry Level Supervising Physician$115,085
Intermediate Level Supervising Physician$115,751
Senior Level Supervising Physician$116,683
Specialist Level Supervising Physician$118,245
Expert Level Supervising Physician$120,560
$115,085 0 yr
$115,751 < 2 yrs
$116,683 2-4 yrs
$118,245 5-8 yrs
$120,560 > 8 yrs
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How Do Supervising Physician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Supervising Physicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $128,454.
  • California: $127,967.
  • Massachusetts: $126,261.

Top Paying Cities for Supervising Physicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $146,332
  • San Francisco: $144,730
  • Oakland: $141,680

What Skills Can Increase a Supervising Physician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 4.52% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Pediatric (Mentioned in 4.47% Job Postings): Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
  • Diagnostic Tests (Mentioned in 2.99% Job Postings): Intended to help teachers identify what students know and can do in different domains to support their students' learning. Also to determine what students understand in order to build on the students' strengths and address their specific needs.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 4.52%
Pediatric 4.47%
Diagnostic Tests 2.99%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Supervising Physician's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$131,099
13%
Innovation
$131,099
13%
Consulting
$131,099
13%
Emergency Medicine
$129,939
12%
Dedication
$127,619
10%
Occupational Medicine
$127,619
10%
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Supervising Physician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Supervising Physician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Supervising Physician

Salaries for a Supervising Physician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $228,142 in 2023 to around $223,024 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Supervising Physician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Supervising Physician Over Time

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2023
$228,142
2024
$233,561
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$223,024
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2023 $228,142
2024 $233,561
2025 $223,024
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