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Primary care physician salary in St. Louis, MO

How much does a Primary Care Physician make in St. Louis, MO?

Average base salary

$48,844
76%
below national average
Average $48,844
Low $16,892
High $159,962
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a primary care physician is $48,844 per year in St. Louis, MO. 11 salaries reported, updated at September 10, 2023

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Top companies for Primary Care Physicians in St. Louis, MO

  1. Department of Veterans Affairs
    3.2
    133 reviews6 salaries reported
    $191,389per year
  2. $177,582per year
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Highest paying cities for Primary Care Physicians near St. Louis, MO

  1. Columbia, MO
    $217,847 per year
    5 salaries reported
  2. Branson, MO
    $198,956 per year
    5 salaries reported
  3. Springfield, MO
    $117,164 per year
    8 salaries reported
  1. Cape Girardeau, MO
    $62,711 per year
    6 salaries reported
  2. Ashland, MO
    $53,000 per year
    5 salaries reported
  3. Kansas City, MO
    $52,845 per year
    13 salaries reported
  1. Maryville, MO
    $50,777 per year
    20 salaries reported
  2. St. Louis, MO
    $48,844 per year
    11 salaries reported
  3. Bowling Green, MO
    $17,776 per year
    5 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 $48,844 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

ArchWell Health
Mercy
Care ATC Inc
HarmonyCares
BJC HealthCare
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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 St. Louis, MO?

Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician

Job openings

Average $113,133 per year

Internal Medicine Physician

Job openings

Average $298,058 per year

Family Medicine Physician

Job openings

Average $299,013 per year

Emergency Medicine Physician

Job openings

Average $194,728 per year

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Common questions about salaries for a Primary Care Physician

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