Average Doctor Salary in 2021: By Specialty & Location

Per U.S. Department of Labor (May 2021):

• Median annual wage (all physicians/surgeons): $214,210
• Top 10%: >$338,810
• Bottom 10%: <$78,450

By Specialty

• Surgeons: ~$258,451
• Family/Primary Care: ~$188,743

By Location

• Surgeon, San Francisco: ~$366,120
• Surgeon, McAllen, TX: ~$196,700

Physician salaries exceed national average but vary widely by specialty, location, and experience.