Career Paths From Family Medicine Physicians

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

General Internal Medicine PhysiciansLateral Move98.2% skill match
Family Medicine Physicians and General Internal Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). General Internal Medicine Physicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 5% higher.
Current median salary
$244,180
Target median salary
$256,560
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Pediatricians, GeneralLateral Move96.9% skill match
Family Medicine Physicians and Pediatricians, General share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Pediatricians, General sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 14% lower.
Current median salary
$244,180
Target median salary
$210,040
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Physician AssistantsLateral Move97.6% skill match
Family Medicine Physicians and Physician Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Physician Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 44% lower.
Current median salary
$244,180
Target median salary
$135,880
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Nurse PractitionersLateral Move97.4% skill match
Family Medicine Physicians and Nurse Practitioners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Nurse Practitioners sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 46% lower.
Current median salary
$244,180
Target median salary
$132,300
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
NeurologistsLateral Move97.6% skill match
Family Medicine Physicians and Neurologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Neurologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$244,180
Target median salary
$248,560
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Nurse MidwivesLateral Move97.4% skill match
Family Medicine Physicians and Nurse Midwives share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Nurse Midwives sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 45% lower.
Current median salary
$244,180
Target median salary
$134,040
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97% skill match
Family Medicine Physicians and Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 56% lower.
Current median salary
$244,180
Target median salary
$107,310
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change96.2% skill match
Family Medicine Physicians and Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 67% lower.
Current median salary
$244,180
Target median salary
$80,250
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Physical TherapistsLateral Move95.9% skill match
Family Medicine Physicians and Physical Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Physical Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 58% lower.
Current median salary
$244,180
Target median salary
$102,760
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
VeterinariansLateral Move96.2% skill match
Family Medicine Physicians and Veterinarians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Veterinarians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 47% lower.
Current median salary
$244,180
Target median salary
$130,100
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Occupational TherapistsLateral Move96.8% skill match
Family Medicine Physicians and Occupational Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Occupational Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 59% lower.
Current median salary
$244,180
Target median salary
$100,330
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change96.2% skill match
Family Medicine Physicians and Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 68% lower.
Current median salary
$244,180
Target median salary
$77,270
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change96% skill match
Family Medicine Physicians and Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 61% lower.
Current median salary
$244,180
Target median salary
$94,980
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Medical DosimetristsLateral Move96.2% skill match
Family Medicine Physicians and Medical Dosimetrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Medical Dosimetrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 40% lower.
Current median salary
$244,180
Target median salary
$147,470
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryCareer Change96.3% skill match
Family Medicine Physicians and Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 82% lower.
Current median salary
$244,180
Target median salary
$42,910
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.