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US primary care doctor pay nears $330K but lags inflation

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Primary care physicians in the U.S. saw their median compensation reach nearly $330,000 in 2025, according to a new report. However, this increase of 2.23% lagged behind the national inflation rate of 2.7% for the same period. The report highlights that while compensation is rising due to a significant physician shortage, the growth is not keeping pace with the cost of living, potentially impacting access to care. AI

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US primary care doctor pay nears $330K but lags inflation

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruce Japsen, Senior Contributor ·

    Primary Care Doctor Pay Hits $330,000 But Increase Lags U.S. Inflation

    Primary care physician compensation reached nearly $330,000 last year but “increases generally trailed the cost of living,” the Medical Group Management Association said.

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