1. Orthopedic surgery
- Low — $300,000
- Average — $481,000
- High — $1.0 million
2. Cardiology
- Low — $180,000
- Average — $419,000
- High — $880,000
3. Urology
- Low — $230,000
- Average — $401,000
- High — $550,000
4. Gastroenterology
- Low — $250,000
- Average — $393,000
- High — $600,000
5. Radiology
- Low — $300,000
- Average — $391,000
- High — $500,000
6. Otolaryngology
- Low — $280,000
- Average — $377,000
- High — $450,000
7. Anesthesiology
- Low — $250,000
- Average — $344,000
- High — $500,000
8. Hematology/Oncology
- Low — $250,000
- Average — $335,000
- High — $450,000
9. General surgery
- Low — $175,000
- Average — $321,000
- High — $616,000
10. Dermatology
- Low — $200,000
- Average — $297,000
- High — $400,000
Source: Merritt Hawkins & Associates’ 2009 Review of Physician and CRNA Recruiting Incentives (pdf).
