What is the salary a doctor makes year?

According to the American Medical Association, the average annual salary for physicians in 2020 was $208,000. However, salaries can vary significantly depending on specialty. The chart below shows the average annual salaries for some common specialties:

Specialty Average Annual Salary

Anesthesiology $261,730

Cardiology $315,000

Dermatology $283,950

Emergency medicine $266,560

Family medicine $203,000

General surgery $283,560

Internal medicine $209,170

Neurology $238,230

Obstetrics and gynecology $253,510

Ophthalmology $271,210

Orthopedic surgery $301,000

Otolaryngology (head and neck surgery) $276,760

Pathology $238,540

Pediatrics $195,990

Physical medicine and rehabilitation $246,650

Plastic surgery $268,650

Psychiatry $238,400

Radiology $278,640

Urology $293,230

It is important to note that these are just average salaries. Some doctors may make more, while others may make less. Salaries also vary depending on location. For example, doctors in large metropolitan areas typically make more than those in rural areas.

In addition to salary, doctors also often receive other benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and continuing medical education.