Hiring a physician: the market today
The short answer ·
620 open postings ask for a physician as of Sep 25, 2026, from 78 employers. The median advertised minimum is $250,000. 159 of those postings are new in the last 30 days.
620open postings
78employers hiring
$250,000median advertised minimum
159new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 504 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a physician?
Competitive. 78 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Veterans Health Administration with 167 open postings.
What should I pay a physician?
Advertised minimums center on $250,000. Federal staff in series 0602 average $302,244 in actual pay.