Physician salary in United States
How much does a Physician make in the United States?
Average base salary
$207,932
Average $207,932
Low $125,408
High $344,760
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a physician is $207,932 per year in the United States. 2.9k salaries reported, updated at February 1, 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 skill
Geriatrics(earn +42.12% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 44.73% since 2018. Physicians with this skill earn +42.12% more than the average base salary, which is $207,932 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 22 | increase by 22 |
| 2012 | 56736 | increase by 257790.91% |
| 2013 | 241469 | increase by 325.60% |
| 2014 | 205753 | decrease by 14.79% |
| 2015 | 176120 | decrease by 14.40% |
| 2016 | 194724 | increase by 10.56% |
| 2017 | 116858 | decrease by 39.99% |
| 2018 | 51085 | decrease by 56.28% |
| 2019 | 28235 | decrease by 44.73% |
Top companies hiring Physicians with the recommended skill
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Top specialties
Internal MedicineTop licenses
Medical LicenseTop fields of study
Medical DegreeMore 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
64,833 job openingsAverage $174,146 per year
Emergency Medicine Physician
1,583 job openingsAverage $110,111 per year
Telemedicine Physician
49,682 job openingsAverage $113 per hour
Urgent Care Physician
5,567 job openingsAverage $296,693 per year
Family Medicine Physician
11,412 job openingsAverage $289,861 per year
Internal Medicine Physician
33,870 job openingsAverage $292,717 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?
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How much do similar professions to physician get paid?
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