Average Doctor Salaries by Specialty
Knowing the average salary of a doctor can be an important factor in considering what field you’d like to specialize in or whether you want to pursue a medical degree.
According to the Medscape Physician Compensation Report, in 2023:
- Primary Care Physicians in the United States earned on average $265,000
- Specialists earned $382,000
Understanding how much money different types of doctors make per year can help with financial planning and give you an estimate of when you can expect to pay off your medical school loans.
