As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Resident in the US is $276,709, equivalent to $133 per hour, $5,321 weekly, or $23,059 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Medical Resident in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Medical Resident in the US vary widely, spanning from $244,935 to $330,944. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($260,077) and 75th percentile ($305,097), while top earners (90th percentile) make $330,944 per year. This $45,020 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Medical Services, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Medical Resident often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 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
Medical Resident Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Resident Salary $244,935 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Resident Salary $260,077 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Resident Salary $276,709 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Resident Salary $305,097 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Resident Salary $330,944 US July 01, 2026
25% $260,077 10% $244,935 90% $330,944 75% $305,097 $276,709 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Medical Resident ?

Residency or postgraduate training is a stage of graduate medical education. It refers to a qualified physician, podiatrist, or dentist (one who holds the degree of MD, DPM, DDS, DMD, DO or MB; BS, MBChB, or BMed, BDS, BDent) who practices medicine, usually in a hospital or clinic, under the direct or indirect supervision of a senior clinician registered in that specialty such as an attending physician or consultant. In many jurisdictions, successful completion of such training is a requirement in order to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine, and in particular a license to pra...

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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 Medical Resident in the United States. The base salary for Medical Resident ranges from $260,077 to $305,097 with the average base salary of $276,709. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $259,898 to $330,856 with the average total cash compensation of $292,449.

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