Doximity collected self-reported compensation survey data from more than 90,000 licensed U.S. physicians who practice at least 40 hours a week. The report examines how compensation changed from 2017-18, evaluating trends across metropolitan areas, medical specialties, gender and employment type.
Researchers found male pay was stagnant in 2018, while female pay increased 2 percent. In 2017, female physicians earned $105,000 less than male peers. This gap dropped to $90,490 in 2018.
Here are 10 metro areas where female physicians received the highest average annual salary in 2018:
- Milwaukee — $351,247
- Bridgeport, Conn. — $319,577
- Seattle — $306,310
- Minneapolis — $303,416
- Riverside, Calif. — $302,937
- Orlando, Fla. — $301,789
- Jacksonville, Fla. — $296,143
- Charleston, S.C. — $295,874
- Los Angeles — $290,569
- Birmingham, Ala. — $288,663
Here are 10 metro areas where female physicians received the lowest average annual salary in 2018:
- Providence, R.I. — $220,482
- Durham, N.C. — $226,594
- Louisville, Ky. — $230,754
- Virginia Beach, Va. — $232,172
- Austin, Texas — $232,333
- San Antonio — $239,680
- Las Vegas — $241,268
- Chicago — $248,925
- New Haven, Conn. — $249,508
- Miami — $253,411
To view Doximity’s full report, click here.
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