Hiring a physician: the market today
The short answer ·
636 open postings ask for a physician as of Nov 11, 2026, from 105 employers. The median advertised pay is $275,000, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 242 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 467 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a physician?
Hard. 105 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Veterans Health Administration with 107 open postings.
What should I pay a physician?
Advertised pay centers on $275,000. Federal staff in series 0602 average $303,884 in actual pay.
Where is a physician being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in California (152), New York (113) and Texas (45). Together they hold 49% of its 636 open postings.
Who can help me hire a physician?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.