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Job outlook for mds in the United States
Md job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected md job growth rate is 16% from 2018-2028.
About 117,800 new jobs for mds are projected over the next decade.
Md salaries have increased 14% for mds in the last 5 years.
There are over 41,099 mds currently employed in the United States.
There are 58,569 active md job openings in the US.
The average md salary is $75,011.
Are md jobs in demand?
Yes, md jobs are in demand. Md demand is projected to grow 16% from 2018 to 2028.
Md job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of md jobs and the average md salary over time.
Md jobs over time
Md job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,099 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 40,107 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 40,233 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 38,043 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 36,499 | 0.01% |
Average md salary over time
Md salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,011 | $36.06 | +3.0% |
| 2025 | $72,814 | $35.01 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $70,324 | $33.81 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $67,960 | $32.67 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $65,993 | $31.73 | +3.1% |
Md jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of md job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where mds earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for mds
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 3,930 | 65% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 71 | 10% |
| 3 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 59 | 3% |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 87 | 2% |
| 5 | New York | 19,849,399 | 121 | 1% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 95 | 1% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 89 | 1% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 74 | 1% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 67 | 1% |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 64 | 1% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 52 | 1% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 30 | 1% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 29 | 1% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 20 | 1% |
| 15 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 19 | 1% |
| 16 | Delaware | 961,939 | 14 | 1% |
| 17 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 10 | 1% |
| 18 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 39 | 0% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 28 | 0% |
| 20 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 20 | 0% |
Most common cities for mds
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melrose | 1 | 4% | $150,934 |
| 2 | Sun City West | 1 | 4% | $111,047 |
| 3 | Poughkeepsie | 1 | 3% | $140,298 |
| 4 | Randallstown | 1 | 3% | $136,067 |
| 5 | Sterling Heights | 1 | 1% | $145,860 |
| 6 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $138,718 |
| 7 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $135,710 |
| 8 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $75,902 |
| 9 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $160,228 |