Primary Care Physician Salary in Georgia

How much does a Primary Care Physician make in Georgia?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Primary Care Physician in Georgia is $233,834 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $112.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $280,388
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $219,635 to $258,202
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $206,707
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Primary Care Physician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $258,202 $21,517 $4,965 $124
Average $233,834 $19,486 $4,497 $112
25th Percentile $219,635 $18,303 $4,224 $106
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Key Factors That Influence Primary Care Physician Salaries

A Primary Care Physician'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 Physician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Primary Care Physician'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): $226,551
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $227,568
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $228,585
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $230,008
  • Expert (over 8 years): $233,834
Levels Salary
Entry Level Primary Care Physician$226,551
Intermediate Level Primary Care Physician$227,568
Senior Level Primary Care Physician$228,585
Specialist Level Primary Care Physician$230,008
Expert Level Primary Care Physician$233,834
$226,551 0 yr
$227,568 < 2 yrs
$228,585 2-4 yrs
$230,008 5-8 yrs
$233,834 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Primary Care Physicians

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:

  • Attapulgus: $216,832
  • Kennesaw: $233,834
  • Kingston: $222,978

Primary Care Physician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Primary Care Physician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Primary Care Physician positions in Pharmaceuticals or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Primary Care Physician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Primary Care Physician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$350,752$169.050%
Biotechnology$280,601$135.020%

Primary Care Physician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Primary Care Physician'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 August 01, 2026

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  • Globalpoint Inc

    Augusta, GA

    Globalpoint Inc | Augusta, GA

    Primary Care Physician. Locations: Augusta, GA Job Type: Contract & Full-Time. Duration: 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2031 (5 Years). Shift: Regular. Pay: As Expect... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Sterling Physician Recruiters

    Marietta, GA

    Sterling Physician Recruiters | Marietta, GA

    Job Description. Job Description. Primary Care. Physician. Join a dedicated community health center with 7 clinics in NW Georgia (40 miles from downtown At... more

    4 Days Ago

  • PCC MEDICAL HOLDINGS LLC

    Athens, GA

    PCC MEDICAL HOLDINGS LLC | Athens, GA

    Job Description. Job Description. Physician Care Centers (PCC) is a growing healthcare MSO with 70+ value-based primary care clinics serving patients acros... more

    5 Days Ago

  • PCC MEDICAL HOLDINGS LLC

    Atlanta, GA

    PCC MEDICAL HOLDINGS LLC | Atlanta, GA

    Job Description. Job Description. Physician Care Centers (PCC) is a growing healthcare MSO with 70+ value-based primary care clinics serving patients acros... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Summit Health

    Stockbridge, GA

    Summit Health | Stockbridge, GA

    Job Description. VillageMD is currently seeking Board-Certified/Board Eligible Family or Internal Medicine Physicians to join our team-based primary care p... more

    6 Days Ago

  • ChenMed

    Decatur, GA

    ChenMed | Decatur, GA

    We're unique. You should be, too.We're changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded.... more

    7 Days Ago

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