Doctor Hourly Rates in the U.S.: By Specialty (2024 Estimates)

Physician hourly wages vary widely by specialty, experience, location, and practice type. Below are approximate ranges for common specialties:

• Family Medicine: $80–$120/hr
• Internal Medicine: $90–$130/hr
• Pediatrics: $90–$135/hr
• Surgery: $120–$180/hr
• Dermatology: $130–$190/hr
• Ophthalmology: $140–$200/hr
• Radiology: $145–$210/hr
• Anesthesiology: $150–$220/hr
• Orthopedic Surgery: $160–$230/hr
• Plastic Surgery: $170–$240/hr
• Neurosurgery: $180–$250/hr
• Cardiothoracic Surgery: $190–$260/hr

Additional factors influencing total compensation: overtime, call duty, hospital vs. private practice, insurance reimbursements, procedure fees, and patient copays.