Doximity gathered self-reported compensation survey data from more than 65,000 licensed U.S. physicians who practice at least 40 hours a week. The report explores how compensation changed from 2016-17, evaluating trends across metropolitan areas, medical specialties and gender.
Here are the five medical specialties with the highest average annual salary in 2017.
- Neurosurgery — $662,755
- Thoracic surgery — $602,745
- Orthopedic surgery — $537,568
- Vascular surgery — $476,300
- Plastic surgery — $473,212
Here are the five medical specialties with the lowest average annual salary in 2017.
- Pediatric infectious disease — $191,735
- Pediatric hematology and oncology — $208,524
- Pediatric endocrinology — $214,911
- Pediatrics — $221,900
- Preventive medicine — $231,838
To download Doximity’s full report, click here.
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