Average Physician Salary in the US: 2023 Compensation Report

According to the Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2023, the average annual compensation for physicians in the United States is $339,000. However, compensation can vary significantly depending on specialty, years of experience, geographic location, and other factors.

Here is a breakdown of average annual compensation by specialty:

- Anesthesiology: $400,000

- Orthopedics: $400,000

- Cardiology: $385,000

- Dermatology: $370,000

- Gastroenterology: $370,000

- Radiology: $360,000

- Ophthalmology: $345,000

- Urology: $335,000

- Primary care: $230,000

It is important to note that these figures are averages, and some physicians may earn significantly more or less than the reported averages. Additionally, compensation for physicians in other countries may differ significantly from the figures provided above.