The average salary for a doctor in the United States is around $105,968 per year.
Avg Salary
Doctors earn an average yearly salary of $105,968.
Wages typically start from $68,922 and go up to $352,975.
281% above national average Updated in 2018
Doctor earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Doctor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $150,000 |
| Florida | $70,000 |
| New York | $112,000 |
| Texas | $110,000 |
How do doctor salaries compare to similar careers?
Doctors earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than cardiothoracic surgeons but more than psychiatrists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Cardiothoracic surgeon salary | $255K |
| Orthopaedic surgeon salary | $255K |
| Neurosurgeon salary | $255K |
| Surgeon salary | $255K |
| Colorectal surgeon salary | $255K |
| Doctor salary | $106K |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgeon salary | $242K |
| Gynecologist salary | $238K |
| Orthodontist salary | $226K |
| Psychiatrist salary | $220K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)