How much money dose a doctor make in year?

According to the MedScape Physician Compensation Report 2023, the average annual salary for all physicians in the United States was $339,000. However, there was a wide range of salaries depending on specialty, years of experience, and geographic location.

The highest-paid specialties were:

- Plastic surgery: $531,000

- Orthopedics: $511,000

- Cardiology: $459,000

The lowest-paid specialties were:

- Pediatrics: $226,000

- Family medicine: $236,000

- Psychiatry: $241,000

Salaries also varied significantly by years of experience. For example, the average annual salary for a physician with less than 5 years of experience was $263,000, while the average annual salary for a physician with 20+ years of experience was $419,000.

Finally, salaries also varied by geographic location. The highest-paying states for physicians were:

- California: $435,000

- New York: $418,000

- Massachusetts: $408,000

The lowest-paying states for physicians were:

- Mississippi: $216,000

- Arkansas: $223,000

- West Virginia: $225,000

It is important to note that these are just average salaries. There are many factors that can affect a physician's salary, such as the type of practice, the size of the practice, and the location of the practice.

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