Physician salary in United States
How much does a Physician make in the United States?
Average base salary
$180,596
Average $180,596
Low $98,840
High $329,979
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a physician is $180,596 per year in the United States. 7k salaries reported, updated at November 27, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Physicians in United States
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Highest paying cities for Physicians near United States
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Where can a Physician earn more?
Compare salaries for Physicians in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Physicians
Most recommended certification
BC/BE(earn +19.62% more)
The jobs requiring this certification have decrease by 73.83% since 2018. Physicians with this certification earn +19.62% more than the average base salary, which is $180,596 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this certification | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 | increase by 6 |
| 2014 | 18 | increase by 200.00% |
| 2015 | 316 | increase by 1655.56% |
| 2016 | 389 | increase by 23.10% |
| 2017 | 33999 | increase by 8640.10% |
| 2018 | 41273 | increase by 21.39% |
| 2019 | 10802 | decrease by 73.83% |
Top companies hiring Physicians with the recommended certification
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Top specialties
Internal MedicineTop skills
EMR SystemsTop licenses
Medical LicenseMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Specialties | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 701 jobs | 2,018 | ||
| 887 jobs | 2,412 | ||
| 145 jobs | 394 | ||
| 133 jobs | 523 | ||
| 66 jobs | 163 |
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Most common benefits for Physicians
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- 457(b)
- 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
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 320 ratings56% of 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 United States?
Primary Care Physician
Job openingsAverage $201,794 per year
Urgent Care Physician
Job openingsAverage $292,830 per year
Family Medicine Physician
Job openingsAverage $278,472 per year
Emergency Medicine Physician
Job openingsAverage $125,595 per year
Internal Medicine Physician
Job openingsAverage $283,804 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Physician
As a physician, how can I know if I am being paid fairly?
If you’re unsure about what salary is appropriate for a physician, visit Indeed's Salary Calculator to get a free, personalized pay range based on your location, industry and experience.
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How much do similar professions to physician get paid?
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