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If you’ve ever–or let’s face it, often–wondered how your salary stacks up to what other doctors are earning, you’re not alone. Compensation-related questions are among the most common our receive.Particularly when it comes to the medical field where salaries vary greatly by specialty, we feel strongly that that kind of information should be clear and transparent. In fact, we’re proud to say we’re the first physician job search site to show your pay upfront.This in mind, we thought it might be helpful to share a breakdown of the average income for both permanent and by speciality. A few things to know out of the gate:The mean salary of a doctor in the United States is $313,000/year according to a, up from ( +4.6%).However, doctor salaries vary based on location and specialty. For instance, neurosurgeons make the most per year on average at $616K, while a Pediatric Infectious Disease doctor makes $185K. But one thing is for sure – can expect to makeIn this article, we break down the average doctor salaries by specialty and compare that to an estimated locum tenens salary to show how much more you could be making through locum tenens work. Doctor Salaries and Locum Tenens SalariesLocum tenens medical professionals can expect to make between 30-50% more than a permanent position.In the table below, we compare the national average annual salary by specialty and the estimated locum tenens salary a doctor could make.
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The mean salary of a doctor in the United States is $313,000/year according to a Medscape Report, up from $299,000/year in 2018 (+4.6%). However, doctor salaries vary based on location and specialty. For instance, neurosurgeons make the most per year on average at $616K, while a Pediatric Infectious Disease doctor makes $185K. I've done plastic surgery research for 2 years now (which ironically I did not seek out, long story) and have a solid application in line. However, I have absolutely no inclination to do cosmetics work. I've been told by a senior plastic surgeon that neurosurgery is 'just poking around in goo,' which sounds flip, but does not seem far from the.
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