Hiring a physician: the market today
The short answer ·
567 open postings ask for a physician as of Oct 8, 2026, from 89 employers. The median advertised pay is $270,390, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 177 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
567open postings
89employers hiring
$270,390median advertised pay
177new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-08
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 456 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a physician?
Competitive. 89 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Veterans Health Administration with 106 open postings.
What should I pay a physician?
Advertised pay centers on $270,390. Federal staff in series 0602 average $303,090 in actual pay.