Table 2. Median Salaries and Compensation of Family Physicians versus Family Physicians Practicing Obstetrics in 2011 from Several Sources
Source (n)Family PhysiciansFamily Physicians Practicing ObstetricsIncrease
MGMA HHS region 4 median salary (15)$195,974$227,447$31,473
MGMA HHS region 4 median compensation (15)$172,497$205,517$33,020
MGMA southern US compensation (15)$185,945$238,307$52,362
Merritt Hawkins average salaries (16)$178,000$197,000$19,000

  • HHS, Health and Human services; MGMA, Medical Group Management Association.