US Primary Care Physicians – Employment Trends

Primary Care Physicians form the backbone of the U.S. healthcare system, yet the profession faces mounting pressures that will shape its future. With a median salary of $229,489 and over 242,000 jobs nationwide, these clinicians are essential for delivering accessible, cost-effective care. However, challenges such as an aging workforce, projected shortages across family medicine and internal medicine, and persistent struggles to attract new physicians are raising alarms for the next decade. As healthcare continues its shift toward value-based models and advanced outpatient care, understanding the dynamics of this workforce is critical for health systems, policymakers, and investors preparing for 2037 and beyond.