10 states with the highest median salary for physicians

Kentucky and Tennessee have the highest median salary for physicians, according to Physicians Thrive’s “2023 Physician Compensation Report.”

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The report is based on data from about 1 million physicians in the U.S. Physicians Thrive, a financial advisory group, examined various sources, including the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration and reports published by Merrit Hawkins, Doximity and Medscape

Below are the top 10 states with the highest median salary for physicians, according to Physicians Thrive. Note: The list includes a tie.

1. Kentucky: $364,000

1. Tennessee: $364,000

3. Alabama: $358,000

4. Missouri: $357,000

5. Oregon: $352,000

6. Indiana: $350,000

7. North Carolina: $348,000

8. Connecticut: $346,000

9. Texas: $332,000

10. Florida: $330,000

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