As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Attending Physician in the US is $257,834, equivalent to $124 per hour, $4,958 weekly, or $21,486 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Attending Physician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Attending Physician in the US vary widely, spanning from $228,905 to $308,802. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($242,691) and 75th percentile ($284,512), while top earners (90th percentile) make $308,802 per year. This $41,821 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 $228,905 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $242,691 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $257,834 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $284,512 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $308,802 US August 01, 2026
25% $242,691 10% $228,905 90% $308,802 75% $284,512 $257,834 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 $242,691 to $284,512 with the average base salary of $257,834. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $249,981 to $315,963 with the average total cash compensation of $282,344.

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