Jobs Similar to Family Medicine Physicians
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to family medicine physicians, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Pediatricians (General).
Family Medicine Physicians: $244,180 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Family Medicine Physicians) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse PractitionersSame group | 86% | $132,300−46% | Graduate degree |
| 2 | Physician AssistantsSame group | 86% | $135,880−44% | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Pediatricians, GeneralSame group | 85% | $210,040−14% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 85% | $256,560+5% | Graduate degree |
| 5 | HospitalistsSame group | 85% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Obstetricians and GynecologistsSame group | 84% | $292,910+20% | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Emergency Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 84% | $335,550+37% | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Nurse MidwivesSame group | 84% | $134,040−45% | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 10 | NeurologistsSame group | 83% | $248,560+2% | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesSame group | 83% | $97,550Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 12 | PsychiatristsSame group | 83% | $281,870+15% | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Naturopathic PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Genetic Counselors | 82% | $100,040−59% | Graduate degree |
| 15 | Clinical Neuropsychologists | 82% | $110,840Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 16 | PharmacistsSame group | 82% | $140,910−42% | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Allergists and ImmunologistsSame group | 82% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Physical TherapistsSame group | 82% | $102,760−58% | Graduate degree |
| 19 | Sports Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 82% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 20 | OrthoptistsSame group | 81% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
- 1Nurse Practitioners
86% similar · $132,300 (−46%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Physician Assistants
86% similar · $135,880 (−44%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Pediatricians, General
85% similar · $210,040 (−14%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4General Internal Medicine Physicians
85% similar · $256,560 (+5%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Hospitalists
85% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Obstetricians and Gynecologists
84% similar · $292,910 (+20%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Emergency Medicine Physicians
84% similar · $335,550 (+37%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Nurse Midwives
84% similar · $134,040 (−45%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Neurologists
83% similar · $248,560 (+2%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
83% similar · $97,550 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Psychiatrists
83% similar · $281,870 (+15%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Naturopathic Physicians
83% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Genetic Counselors
82% similar · $100,040 (−59%) · Graduate degree
- 15Clinical Neuropsychologists
82% similar · $110,840 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 16Pharmacists
82% similar · $140,910 (−42%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Allergists and Immunologists
82% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Physical Therapists
82% similar · $102,760 (−58%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 19Sports Medicine Physicians
82% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 20Orthoptists
81% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for family medicine physicians also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Questions about jobs like family medicine physicians
What jobs are most similar to family medicine physicians?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Nurse Practitioners (86% similar), Physician Assistants (86% similar), Pediatricians (General) (85% similar), General Internal Medicine Physicians (85% similar) and Hospitalists (85% similar).
Which jobs like family medicine physicians pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Emergency Medicine Physicians ($335,550, +37%; usually a graduate degree), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($292,910, +20%; usually a graduate degree) and Psychiatrists ($281,870, +15%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with family medicine physicians ($244,180). Without more preparation than family medicine physicians usually need: Emergency Medicine Physicians, Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Psychiatrists.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.