As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Attending Physician in District of Columbia is $285,474, equivalent to $137 per hour, $5,490 weekly, or $23,790 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 District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $253,444 to $341,905. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($268,708) and 75th percentile ($315,012), while top earners (90th percentile) make $341,905 per year. This $46,304 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% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Attending Physician job salary. 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 $253,444 DC August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $268,708 DC August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $285,474 DC August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $315,012 DC August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $341,905 DC August 01, 2026
25% $268,708 10% $253,444 90% $341,905 75% $315,012 $285,474 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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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $308,486 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $308,498 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $308,500 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $308,498 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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