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Primary care physician salary in Lakewood, CO

How much does a Primary Care Physician make in Lakewood, CO?

Average base salary

$167,061
17%
below national average
Average $167,061
Low $101,128
High $275,980
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a primary care physician is $167,061 per year in Lakewood, CO. 5 salaries reported, updated at May 8, 2021

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Top companies for Primary Care Physicians in Lakewood, CO

  1. Centura Health
    3.7
    1,358 reviews13 salaries reported
    $331,987per year
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Highest paying cities for Primary Care Physicians near Lakewood, CO

  1. Cortez, CO
    $195,848 per year
    9 salaries reported
  2. Pueblo, CO
    $181,787 per year
    7 salaries reported
  3. Denver, CO
    $156,557 per year
    49 salaries reported
  1. Littleton, CO
    $156,237 per year
    5 salaries reported
  2. Aurora, CO
    $152,022 per year
    15 salaries reported
  3. Colorado Springs, CO
    $124,353 per year
    17 salaries reported
  1. Aspen, CO
    $59,155 per year
    20 salaries reported
  2. Grand Junction, CO
    $57,174 per year
    14 salaries reported
  3. Fruita, CO
    $51,528 per year
    36 salaries reported
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Where can a Primary Care Physician earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Primary Care Physicians

Most recommended certification

BC/BE(earn +62.80% more)

The jobs requiring this certification have decrease by 42.65% since 2018. Primary Care Physicians with this certification earn +62.80% more than the average base salary, which is $167,061 per year.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this certificationChange from previous year
201110increase by 10
20121989increase by 19790.00%
201310182increase by 411.92%
201422910increase by 125.00%
201512955decrease by 43.45%
201625749increase by 98.76%
201717014decrease by 33.92%
201817084increase by 0.41%
20199798decrease by 42.65%

Top companies hiring Primary Care Physicians with the recommended certification

Denver Health
Forte Health and Wellness
Evans Medical Center
Oak Street Health
Medical Man Cave
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Top fields of study
Medical Degree
+48.59%salary
Top specialties
Internal Medicine
+58.61%salary
Top licenses
Medical License
+45.01%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top CertificationsSalaryJob openingsCompanies
461 jobs2,048
141 jobs431
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Most common benefits for Primary Care Physicians

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • 403(b)
  • 403(b) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Loan assistance
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Loan repayment program
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 67 ratings

58% of Primary Care Physicians in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in Lakewood, CO?

Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician

Job openings

Average $217,994 per year

Internal Medicine Physician

Job openings

Average $177,878 per year

Family Medicine Physician

Job openings

Average $456,268 per year

Emergency Medicine Physician

Job openings

Average $29,398 per year

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Common questions about salaries for a Primary Care Physician

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