According to recently published data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of May 2024, there were just over 104,000 family medicine physicians employed across the United States. Of these, 6,120 were practicing in the six-state New England region.
BLS data highlights a significant pay disparity among family medicine physicians in New England. Massachusetts stands out, accounting for more than half of the region’s family medicine employment and ranking in the top 10 nationally for annual mean wages. In contrast, the other five New England states report average salaries below the national average.
The May 2024 BLS data provides the following insights into family medicine physician compensation across New England:
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| Family Medicine Physician Pay in New England |
| State | # Employed | Annual Mean Wages | Wage Rank* |
| CT | 900 | $213,400 | 45th |
| MA | 3,550 | $301,270 | 4th |
| ME | 630 | $221,190 | 42nd |
| NH | 410 | $248,550 | 28th |
| RI | 280 | $244,270 | 30th |
| VT | 350 | $238,710 | 32nd |
| U.S. | 104,780 | $253,047 | ------- |
(*) annual mean wage ranking among the 50 states and the District of Columbia
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES. Data extracted on June 5, 2025
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