As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Attending Physician in the US is $257,653, equivalent to $124 per hour, $4,955 weekly, or $21,471 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Attending Physician in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Attending Physician in the US vary widely, spanning from $227,591 to $308,984. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($241,918) and 75th percentile ($284,522), while top earners (90th percentile) make $308,984 per year. This $42,604 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Acute Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Attending Physician often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Attending Physician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $227,591 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $241,918 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $257,653 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $284,522 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $308,984 US April 01, 2026
25% $241,918 10% $227,591 90% $308,984 75% $284,522 $257,653 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Attending Physician ?

In the United States and Canada, an attending physician (also known as an attending, rendering doc, or staff physician) is a physician (M.D. or D.O.) who has completed residency and practices medicine in a clinic or hospital, in the specialty learned during residency. An attending physician typically supervises fellows, residents, medical students, and other practitioners. Attending physicians may also maintain professorships at an affiliated medical school. This is common if the supervision of trainees is a significant part of the physician's work. Attending physicians have final responsibili...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Attending Physician in the United States. The base salary for Attending Physician ranges from $241,918 to $284,522 with the average base salary of $257,653. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $247,550 to $312,893 with the average total cash compensation of $279,598.

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