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Doctor salary
Average doctor salary
$208,582
How much does a doctor make?
The average doctor salary in the United States is $208,582. Doctor salaries typically range between $106,000 and $408,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for doctors is $100.28 per hour.
Doctor salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Doctors earn the highest average salary in Ohio.
Where can a Doctor earn more?
Doctor salary estimates from across the web
Average doctor salary by state
The highest-paying states for doctors are Ohio, Wisconsin, and Missouri. The lowest average doctor salary states are Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.
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Highest paying states for doctors
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $180,503 | $86.78 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $176,815 | $85.01 |
| 3 | South Dakota | $172,822 | $83.09 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $178,023 | $85.59 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $174,807 | $84.04 |
| 6 | Ohio | $181,890 | $87.45 |
| 7 | Mississippi | $176,522 | $84.87 |
| 8 | Missouri | $179,564 | $86.33 |
| 9 | Oklahoma | $171,671 | $82.53 |
| 10 | Alaska | $170,299 | $81.87 |
| 11 | Tennessee | $171,252 | $82.33 |
| 12 | Delaware | $179,136 | $86.12 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $165,750 | $79.69 |
| 14 | Utah | $174,997 | $84.13 |
| 15 | Texas | $169,168 | $81.33 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $165,738 | $79.68 |
| 17 | Kansas | $167,869 | $80.71 |
| 18 | Nevada | $163,607 | $78.66 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $175,526 | $84.39 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $163,918 | $78.81 |
| 21 | Maryland | $172,691 | $83.02 |
| 22 | Arkansas | $167,289 | $80.43 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $173,770 | $83.54 |
| 24 | Michigan | $165,212 | $79.43 |
| 25 | Florida | $164,669 | $79.17 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $157,803 | $75.87 |
| 27 | Maine | $160,587 | $77.21 |
| 28 | Alabama | $163,161 | $78.44 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $159,501 | $76.68 |
| 30 | Oregon | $167,003 | $80.29 |
| 31 | California | $171,150 | $82.28 |
| 32 | Virginia | $167,183 | $80.38 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $170,493 | $81.97 |
| 34 | Iowa | $161,155 | $77.48 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $156,542 | $75.26 |
| 36 | Indiana | $155,516 | $74.77 |
| 37 | Montana | $153,515 | $73.81 |
| 38 | Rhode Island | $164,059 | $78.87 |
| 39 | Colorado | $163,471 | $78.59 |
| 40 | Illinois | $157,324 | $75.64 |
| 41 | District of Columbia | $168,015 | $80.78 |
| 42 | Idaho | $155,564 | $74.79 |
| 43 | Pennsylvania | $150,070 | $72.15 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $119,039 | $57.23 |
| 45 | Washington | $157,816 | $75.87 |
| 46 | Vermont | $147,734 | $71.03 |
| 47 | New York | $156,792 | $75.38 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $154,013 | $74.04 |
| 49 | New Hampshire | $146,971 | $70.66 |
| 50 | Arizona | $136,537 | $65.64 |
| 51 | Georgia | $151,932 | $73.04 |
Highest paying cities for doctors
The highest-paying cities for doctors are Green Bay, WI, Kansas City, MO, and Charlotte, NC.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Bay, WI | $254,438 | $122.33 |
| 2 | Kansas City, MO | $240,581 | $115.66 |
| 3 | Charlotte, NC | $222,686 | $107.06 |
| 4 | San Rafael, CA | $221,525 | $106.50 |
| 5 | Taunton, MA | $216,697 | $104.18 |
| 6 | Kansas City, KS | $213,965 | $102.87 |
| 7 | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $208,180 | $100.09 |
| 8 | Memphis, TN | $207,675 | $99.84 |
| 9 | Baltimore, MD | $207,321 | $99.67 |
| 10 | Kalamazoo, MI | $203,204 | $97.69 |
| 11 | Washington, DC | $197,992 | $95.19 |
| 12 | San Antonio, TX | $196,784 | $94.61 |
| 13 | Lakeville, MN | $196,303 | $94.38 |
| 14 | New Orleans, LA | $196,217 | $94.34 |
| 15 | Alexandria, VA | $194,079 | $93.31 |
| 16 | East Providence, RI | $190,283 | $91.48 |
| 17 | Gurnee, IL | $189,050 | $90.89 |
| 18 | Indianapolis, IN | $182,184 | $87.59 |
| 19 | New York, NY | $176,172 | $84.70 |
| 20 | Atlanta, GA | $172,314 | $82.84 |
Doctor salary details
A doctor's salary ranges from $106,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $408,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a doctor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $408,000 | $34,000 | $196 |
| 75th Percentile | $297,000 | $24,750 | $143 |
| Average | $208,582 | $17,382 | $100 |
| 25th Percentile | $146,000 | $12,167 | $70 |
| 10th Percentile | $106,000 | $8,833 | $51 |
Highest paying doctor jobs
The highest paying types of doctors are cardiologist, rheumatologist, and oncologist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Physician | $164,598 | $13,717 | $79.13 | 43,775 |
| Resident Physician In Radiology | $206,948 | $17,246 | $99.49 | 45,469 |
| Physician | $238,887 | $19,907 | $114.85 | 46,489 |
| Pulmonary Physician | $220,773 | $18,398 | $106.14 | 57,339 |
| Cardiologist | $299,848 | $24,987 | $144.16 | 2,849 |
| Nephrologist | $252,156 | $21,013 | $121.23 | 20,662 |
Which companies pay doctors the most?
Doctor salaries at Saint Luke's Health System and Western Dental are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average doctor salary at companies like Heartland Dental and Community Medical Services are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Luke's Health System | $364,247 | $175.12 |
| 2 | Western Dental | $258,901 | $124.47 |
| 3 | Heartland Dental | $253,262 | $121.76 |
| 4 | Community Medical Services | $232,935 | $111.99 |
| 5 | Florida Medical Clinic | $227,537 | $109.39 |
| 6 | Bronson Battle Creek Hospital | $224,841 | $108.10 |
| 7 | Sodexo Management, Inc. | $223,986 | $107.69 |
| 8 | Montefiore Health System | $223,804 | $107.60 |
| 9 | Shopko Optical | $223,383 | $107.40 |
| 10 | All Medical Personnel | $222,909 | $107.17 |
| 11 | MyEyeDr | $221,467 | $106.47 |
| 12 | Friona Industries | $221,349 | $106.42 |
| 13 | Resort Services Intl | $221,235 | $106.36 |
| 14 | Rarebreed Veterinary Partners | $221,235 | $106.36 |
| 15 | Scioto Services Llc | $221,169 | $106.33 |
| 16 | Pearle Vision | $216,941 | $104.30 |
| 17 | Resorts Casino Hotel | $216,499 | $104.09 |
| 18 | Southcentral Foundation | $215,299 | $103.51 |
| 19 | Visionworks | $210,656 | $101.28 |
| 20 | Domino's Pizza | $209,873 | $100.90 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Doctor salary trends
The average doctor salary has risen by $24,673 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average doctor earned $183,909 annually, but today, they earn $208,582 a year. That works out to a 1% change in pay for doctors over the last decade.
Compare doctor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average doctor salary over time
Compare doctor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Doctor salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $209,000 | $100.28 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $204,000 | $97.84 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $200,000 | $96.19 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | $211,000 | $101.22 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $206,000 | $99.08 | +4.5% |
Recently added doctor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood | RT Senior With Cr/Dr | Joliet, IL | 12/16/2024 | $50,881 |
| Miami-Dade County Public Schools | Para I-Bilingual_Dr.Michael M. Krop S(1714100) | Miami, FL | 12/16/2024 | $20,959 |
| Uhmb | Orthodontic Specialty Doctor | Lancaster, PA | 12/16/2024 | $75,402 |
| Rangeview Library District (Anythink | Building Doctor-Anythink Support Services | Denver, CO | 12/15/2024 | $41,740 |
| Kiesgen Consulting LLC | Doctor of Optometry OD-Edina MN-Equity Option and Incentives | Edina, MN | 12/13/2024 | $165,000 |
| Clifford Chance Us LLP | DC L&DR (International Arbitration) Attorney | Washington, DC | 12/12/2024 | $250,000 |
| Dove Lewis | Doctor Coordinator | Portland, OR | 12/12/2024 | $50,088 |
| The Lawrence Group | 9850 S Thomas DR #1012E Panama City, FL 32408 | Panama City, FL | 12/10/2024 | $280,000 |
| Keller Mortgage, LLC | 19893 Lakeview DR | Lawrenceburg, IN | 12/10/2024 | $372,000 |
| Buyboiserealestate | 9309 W Ottawa DR | Boise, ID | 12/10/2024 | $434,900 |
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