The report takes into account responses from 19,200 physicians representing more than 27 specialties.
Here are states in which physicians earn the most and the least:
10 highest-earning states
• North Dakota: $361,000
• Alaska: $359,000
• South Dakota: $354,000
• Nebraska: $346,000
• New Hampshire: $337,000
• Wisconsin: $332,000
• Utah: $327,000
• Iowa: $325,000
• Minnesota: $324,000
• Indiana: $322,000
10 lowest-earning states
• Wyoming: $283,000
• Louisiana: $282,000
• Hawaii: $277,000
• New York: $277,000
• Virginia: $272,000
• Delaware: $268,000
• Rhode Island: $261,000
• New Mexico: $261,000
• Maryland: $260,000
• District of Columbia: $235,000
Editor’s note: This article erroneously reported the average annual compensation for U.S. physicians was $249,000. The article has been updated with the correct information.
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