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Doctor / Physician Average Salaries in United States 2023

How much money does a person working in Doctor / Physician make in United States?


Average Yearly Salary
223,000 USD
( 18,600 USD monthly)

LOW
81,800
USD
AVERAGE
223,000
USD
HIGH
376,000
USD

A person working in Doctor / Physician in United States typically earns around 223,000 USD per year. Salaries range from 81,800 USD (lowest average) to 376,000 USD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the average yearly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Doctor / Physician careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Advanced Nutrition Aide131,000 USD
Advanced Practice Provider128,000 USD
Allergist187,000 USD
Behavioral Health Specialist107,000 USD
Chiropractor115,000 USD
Clinical Psychologist292,000 USD
Correctional Treatment Specialist179,000 USD
Counseling Psychologist224,000 USD
Dermatologist291,000 USD
Dietitian182,000 USD
Doctor231,000 USD
Emergency Department Physician221,000 USD
Exercise Physiologist218,000 USD
Forensic Pathologist259,000 USD
General Medical Practitioner187,000 USD
Genetic Counselor156,000 USD
Internist288,000 USD
Interventionist285,000 USD
Invasive Cardiologist391,000 USD
Mental Health Therapst161,000 USD
Naturopathic Physician278,000 USD
Neurologist297,000 USD
Neurophysiology Technologist85,400 USD
Nuclear Medicine Physician256,000 USD
Obstetrician / Gynecologist268,000 USD
Occupational Health Safety Specialist130,000 USD
Ophthalmologist204,000 USD
Optometrist201,000 USD
Pediatrician238,000 USD
Physical Therapist153,000 USD
Physical Therapy Director182,000 USD
Physician - Anesthesiology350,000 USD
Physician - Cardiology349,000 USD
Physician - CCU204,000 USD
Physician - Dermatology296,000 USD
Physician - Emergency Room207,000 USD
Physician - Endocrinology272,000 USD
Physician - Family Practice195,000 USD
Physician - Gastroenterology272,000 USD
Physician - Generalist203,000 USD
Physician - Geriatrics180,000 USD
Physician - Hematology / Oncology260,000 USD
Physician - Immunology / Allergy285,000 USD
Physician - Infectious Disease250,000 USD
Physician - Internal Medicine314,000 USD
Physician - Maternal / Fetal Medicine234,000 USD
Physician - Nephrology295,000 USD
Physician - Neurology304,000 USD
Physician - Nuclear Medicine240,000 USD
Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology262,000 USD
Physician - Occupational Medicine208,000 USD
Physician - Ophthalmology182,000 USD
Physician - Otolaryngology176,000 USD
Physician - Pain Medicine169,000 USD
Physician - Pathology221,000 USD
Physician - Pediatric Cardiology255,000 USD
Physician - Pediatric Neonatology251,000 USD
Physician - Pediatrics233,000 USD
Physician - Physiatry237,000 USD
Physician - Podiatry224,000 USD
Physician - Pulmonary Medicine182,000 USD
Physician - Radiation Therapy307,000 USD
Physician - Radiology286,000 USD
Physician - Rheumatology260,000 USD
Physician - Sports Medicine265,000 USD
Physician - Urology319,000 USD
Physician Assistant154,000 USD
Physiotherapist176,000 USD
Podiatrist183,000 USD
Preventive Medicine Physician220,000 USD
Psychiatrist255,000 USD
Psychololgist264,000 USD
Psychometrician211,000 USD
Radiologist274,000 USD
Registered Respiratory Therapist156,000 USD
Skin Care Specialist141,000 USD
Urologist342,000 USD
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist163,000 USD

Doctor / Physician Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in United States

Median and salary distribution United States Doctor / Physician yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
203,000 USD or more
10% of people earn
173,000 to 203,000 USD
20% of people earn
107,000 USD or less
65% of people earn
107,000 to 173,000 USD
Minimum Salary
81,800 USD
Median
206,000 USD
Maximum
376,000 USD


Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Doctor / Physician salaries in United States range from 81,800 USD per year (starting average salary) to 376,000 USD per year (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.

  • Median Salary

    The median salary is 206,000 USD per year, which means that half (50%) of people working in Doctor / Physician are earning less than 206,000 USD while the other half are earning more than 206,000 USD. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of people working in Doctor / Physician are earning less than 158,000 USD while 75% of them are earning more than 158,000 USD. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Doctor / Physician are earning less than 243,000 USD while 25% are earning more than 243,000 USD.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights on how salaries are actually distributed. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 107,000 USD to 173,000 USD. Approximatly 20% fall under the 107,000 USD cap. Ten percent of wages are from 173,000 USD to 203,000 USD. Only 5% of people grossed 203,000 USD or more.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.

On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender - Doctor / Physician

Salary comparison by gender United States Doctor / Physician yearly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in United States who work in Doctor / Physician earn 5% more than their female counterparts on average.

Male
228,000 USD
Female-5%
218,000 USD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in United States for all Careers

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Doctor / Physician Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in United States

How much are annual salary increments in United States for Doctor / Physician professionals? How often do employees get salary raises?

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Doctor / Physician professionals in United States are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate United States Doctor / Physician
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

United States / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate United States
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The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in United States is 6%.

Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in United States for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.


Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Doctor / Physician Bonus and Incentive Rates in United States

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate United States Doctor / Physician
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Doctor / Physician is considered to be a high bonus-based field. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.

19% of surveyed staff in Doctor / Physician reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 81% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
81%
No Bonus
19%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Doctor / Physician Salary Forecast and Trend in United States

How do Doctor / Physician salaries change over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.

Average Salary 2019
203,000 USD
Average Salary 2020+2%
207,000 USD
Average Salary 2021+1%
210,000 USD
Average Salary 2022+3%
217,000 USD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Doctor / Physician salaries in United States are rising in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 3% higher than those of 2021. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.

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Doctor / Physician Hourly Average Wage in United States


110 USD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in United States is 110 USD. This means that the average person in United States earns approximately 110 USD for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

This minimum pay rate per hour for a person in United States is 39 USD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Doctor / Physician VS Other Jobs

223,000 USD
141,000 USD
94,700 USD
Average Salary
Doctor / Physician
Average Salary
Health and Medical
Average Salary
All Jobs

The average salary for Doctor / Physician is 57% more than that of Health and Medical. Also, Health and Medical salaries are 49% more than those of All Jobs.

Salary Comparison Between Doctor / Physician and Health and Medical yearly United States
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Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Atlanta225,000 USD
Austin261,000 USD
Baltimore228,000 USD
Boston243,000 USD
Bristol189,000 USD
Chicago258,000 USD
Cincinnati191,000 USD
Cleveland197,000 USD
Dallas265,000 USD
Denver241,000 USD
Detroit243,000 USD
Honolulu188,000 USD
Houston277,000 USD
Indianapolis236,000 USD
Iowa City184,000 USD
Jacksonville255,000 USD
Kansas City217,000 USD
Kent186,000 USD
Las Vegas227,000 USD
Long Beach214,000 USD
Los Angeles270,000 USD
Memphis237,000 USD
Miami218,000 USD
Minneapolis198,000 USD
New Orleans207,000 USD
New York285,000 USD
Oakland210,000 USD
Oklahoma City223,000 USD
Orlando200,000 USD
Philadelphia262,000 USD
Phoenix258,000 USD
Sacramento221,000 USD
San Antonio270,000 USD
San Diego256,000 USD
San Francisco245,000 USD
San Jose252,000 USD
Seattle235,000 USD
Tampa207,000 USD
Vancouver187,000 USD
Washington D.C.243,000 USD

Salary Comparison By State

StateAverage Salary
Alabama238,000 USD
Alaska208,000 USD
Arizona248,000 USD
Arkansas230,000 USD
California262,000 USD
Colorado237,000 USD
Connecticut230,000 USD
Delaware214,000 USD
District of Columbia210,000 USD
Florida261,000 USD
Georgia257,000 USD
Hawaii220,000 USD
Idaho220,000 USD
Illinois260,000 USD
Indiana249,000 USD
Iowa230,000 USD
Kansas230,000 USD
Kentucky238,000 USD
Louisiana238,000 USD
Maine219,000 USD
Maryland248,000 USD
Massachusetts248,000 USD
Michigan258,000 USD
Minnesota244,000 USD
Mississippi230,000 USD
Missouri247,000 USD
Montana218,000 USD
Nebraska226,000 USD
Nevada231,000 USD
New Hampshire221,000 USD
New Jersey257,000 USD
New Mexico229,000 USD
New York267,000 USD
North Carolina236,000 USD
North Dakota193,000 USD
Ohio238,000 USD
Oklahoma217,000 USD
Oregon217,000 USD
Pennsylvania241,000 USD
Rhode Island198,000 USD
South Carolina222,000 USD
South Dakota198,000 USD
Tennessee231,000 USD
Texas247,000 USD
Utah210,000 USD
Vermont195,000 USD
Virginia237,000 USD
Washington235,000 USD
West Virginia209,000 USD
Wisconsin229,000 USD
Wyoming194,000 USD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in United States earn 5% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.

Private Sector
92,400 USD
Public Sector+5%
97,100 USD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for Doctor / Physician in United States?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 206,000 USD and 243,000 USD. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salart after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for Doctor / Physician in United States is ranges from 158,000 USD to 243,000 USD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range in a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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