Top 10 states for physicians to practice for 2020

Medscape released its 2020 “Best & Worst Places to Practice” list, examining compensation, practice conditions and quality of life across the U.S.

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Laura Dyrda

Here are the top 10 states to practice in 2020 with the top suggested city and average physician compensation:

1. Minnesota (Duluth): $236,270
2. Washington (Bellingham): $238,350
3. Massachusetts (Westborough): $186,040
4. North Dakota (Fargo): $229,550
5. Vermont (Montpelier): N/A
6. New Hampshire (Hanover): $257,220
7. Colorado (Highland Ranch): $220, 710
8. Utah (Orem): $209,420
9. Nebraska (Lincoln): $177,080
10. Idaho (Idaho Falls): $234,290

Physician compensation data is based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data as of May 2019, the most recent data available. Find the worst places to practice here.

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