The top 1% of doctors make about $4 million annually.
This contrasts withprimary care physiciansor other general doctors who see patients for various care and check-ups.
These providers make less than specialists who work in a particular field.
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#1 Neurosurgeons
Neurosurgeons, also known as neurological surgeons, are the highest-paid doctors.
They diagnose and treat conditions of the brain, spine, and nervous system.
Average annual salary:$788,313
#2 Thoracic Surgeons
Thoracic surgeons perform chest surgeries.
They operate on organs and structures that include the heart, lungs,esophagus, andtrachea.
Average annual salary:$571,373
#5 Vascular Surgeons
Vascular surgeons treatdiseases of arteries and veins.
Thesesurgeriescan include complex dental procedures that involve the jawbone and facial reconstruction after traumatic injuries or removing cancerous masses.
Average annual salary:$556,642
#7 Radiation Oncologists
Radiation oncologists treat solid tumors using radiation.
They are also referred to as anENT.
They also monitor people while they are still under the effects of these drugs after surgery.
Average annual salary:$449,315
#17 Oncologists
Oncologistsspecialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Average annual salary:$445,685
#19 Pulmonologists
Pulmonologistsspecialize in diseases of therespiratory tract.
The largest wage gaps also included some of the highest-paying specialties.
Neurosurgeons were the highest paid.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.Occupational employment and wage statistics.
Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR).Just how much do physicians earn and why?
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Updated 2022:The 10 most competitive specialties in medicine.
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