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Med Salary

$29K

$64K

$142.5K

$73,307

/year

$35.24

/hour

Med Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$73,307

Columbus

Ohio

$70,807

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    How much does a Med make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Med in the United States is $73,307 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $35.24 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,409/week or $6,108/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $142,500 and as low as $29,000, the majority of Med salaries currently range between $47,000 (25th percentile) to $91,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $124,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Med varies greatly (by as much as 44000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Med in your area makes on average $70,807 per year, or $2,500 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $73,307. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Med salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Med jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Med on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Med Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Med job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $16,453 (22.4%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $18,017 (24.6%) above the $73,307 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Med appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Barrow, AK, and Oak Bluffs, MA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Med role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Barrow, AK

    $91,324

    $43.91

    Nome, AK

    $90,937

    $43.72

    Berkeley, CA

    $89,760

    $43.15

    Berlin Corners, VT

    $89,597

    $43.08

    Aspen, CO

    $88,608

    $42.60

    Albany County, WY

    $88,588

    $42.59

    Sitka, AK

    $88,312

    $42.46

    Holdrege, NE

    $87,812

    $42.22

    Vancouver, WA

    $86,960

    $41.81

    Oak Bluffs, MA

    $86,313

    $41.50

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Med Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Med category.

    For example Clinic Physician jobs pay as much as $80,901 (110.4%) more than the average Med salary of $73,307. If you're qualified, finding work as a Clinic Physician may help you make more money than that of the average Med position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Clinic Physician

    $154,208

    $74.14

    Mid Level Practitioner

    $130,295

    $62.64

    Medical Dermatology

    $51,716

    $24.86

    Medical Assistant Cardiology

    $45,859

    $22.05

    Medical Imaging Assistant

    $41,370

    $19.89

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Med salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $73,307 per year or $35.24 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.
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