Medical Economics November 12, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Physicians hold 16 of the top 20 highest-paid occupations in the U.S., with dentists filling the other four positions.
- Extensive education and long work hours contribute significantly to physicians’ high earnings.
- Specialists earn more than general practitioners, with each extra year of training adding $143,000 to annual income.
- Data sources include the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and a 2023 study on physicians’ earnings and labor supply.
A look at average annual salaries, based on government figures.
Physicians are the best paid workers in the nation, according to an analysis by USA Today.
This month, USA Today ran an article about doctor salaries, proclaiming they account for...
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