Primary Care Provider Salary in the United States

How much does a Primary Care Provider make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Primary Care Provider in the United States is $117,961 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, a Primary Care Provider's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,221
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,086 to $124,902
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,827
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Primary Care Provider Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $124,902 $10,409 $2,402 $60
Average $117,961 $9,830 $2,268 $57
25th Percentile $111,086 $9,257 $2,136 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Primary Care Provider Salaries

A Primary Care Provider'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 Primary Care Provider Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Primary Care Provider'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): $116,338
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $116,815
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,484
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,662
  • Expert (over 8 years): $120,890
Levels Salary
Entry Level Primary Care Provider$116,338
Intermediate Level Primary Care Provider$116,815
Senior Level Primary Care Provider$117,484
Specialist Level Primary Care Provider$118,662
Expert Level Primary Care Provider$120,890
$116,338 0 yr
$116,815 < 2 yrs
$117,484 2-4 yrs
$118,662 5-8 yrs
$120,890 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Primary Care Providers

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: $148,784
  • San Francisco: $147,321
  • Oakland: $144,054

What Skills Can Increase a Primary Care Provider's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 6.83% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Psychiatric (Mentioned in 2.67% Job Postings): Periodically and systematically assessing the client's dietary intake and nutritional status to ensure the effectiveness of nutrition intervention.
  • Wound Care (Mentioned in 1.99% Job Postings): Decontaminating medical equipment and instruments from harmful microorganisms to avoid transmission of infectious pathogens to patients.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 6.83%
Psychiatric 2.67%
Wound Care 1.99%
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 Primary Care Provider's salary.
  • Internal Medicine: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Clinical Care: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Collaborating: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Internal Medicine
$138,014
17%
Clinical Care
$134,476
14%
Collaborating
$133,296
13%
Clinical Services
$129,757
10%
Psychiatric
$128,577
9%
Integrity
$127,398
8%
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Primary Care Provider Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Primary Care Provider'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Primary Care Provider

Salaries for a Primary Care Provider can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $229,487 in 2023 to around $224,340 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Primary Care Provider salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Primary Care Provider Over Time

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2023
$229,487
2024
$234,939
2025
$224,340
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2023 $229,487
2024 $234,939
2025 $224,340
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