Physician Salary in the US: Average Income & Top-Earning Specialties

According to the most recent Medscape Physician Compensation Report, the average annual income for all physicians in the United States is $338,000. However, there is a significant range in incomes, with the top 10% of earners making over $500,000 and the bottom 10% making less than $150,000.

Here is a breakdown of average annual incomes for some of the most common specialties:

* Anesthesiology: $401,000

* Cardiology: $353,000

* Dermatology: $423,000

* Emergency Medicine: $376,000

* Family Medicine: $221,000

* Internal Medicine: $286,000

* Obstetrics and Gynecology: $326,000

* Ophthalmology: $383,000

* Orthopaedic Surgery: $420,000

* Pediatrics: $238,000

* Plastic Surgery: $442,000

* Psychiatry: $276,000

* Radiology: $398,000

* Surgery: $418,000

It is important to note that these are just averages, and individual incomes can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and type of practice.