How much does a doctor make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22,290 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $16,200
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 5.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $267,500 |
| 2. Canada | $200,600 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $152,100 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $546 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Specialist doctor$313,700
- Registered nurse$102,500
- Midwife$134,000
- Traditional therapist$106,800
- Paramedical practitioners$135,900
- Veterinarian$130,100
- Dentist$185,300
- Pharmacist$140,900
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| North Dakota | $392,700 |
| Montana | $368,300 |
| Minnesota | $361,400 |
| Wisconsin | $356,200 |
| Alaska | $348,700 |
| Georgia | $330,900 |
| Maine | $330,200 |
| Indiana | $329,900 |
| Louisiana | $325,800 |
| Rhode Island | $322,700 |
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| New Hampshire | $314,800 |
| Wyoming | $311,900 |
| Oregon | $304,800 |
| Washington | $303,900 |
| Idaho | $302,500 |
| Vermont | $298,600 |
| Oklahoma | $295,500 |
| Ohio | $293,300 |
| New Mexico | $293,000 |
| Hawaii | $291,500 |
| Arizona | $291,100 |
| Iowa | $284,900 |
| Tennessee | $282,700 |
| Alabama | $281,200 |
| South Dakota | $280,000 |
| Colorado | $279,000 |
| South Carolina | $277,800 |
| Kentucky | $277,300 |
| Nebraska | $275,400 |
| California | $274,600 |
| Texas | $271,700 |
| Delaware | $270,300 |
| Florida | $270,200 |
| Virginia | $270,200 |
| North Carolina | $264,000 |
| West Virginia | $262,300 |
| Mississippi | $262,000 |
| Massachusetts | $257,000 |
| Nevada | $256,000 |
| New York | $254,000 |
| New Jersey | $250,100 |
| Utah | $249,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $247,800 |
| Maryland | $236,400 |
| Connecticut | $232,000 |
| Kansas | $221,600 |
| Missouri | $211,100 |
| Michigan | $189,400 |
| Illinois | $158,100 |
| Arkansas | $153,000 |
| District of Columbia | $127,800 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Physician | $265,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $244,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $210,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $335,600 |
| Radiologist | $420,900 |
| Cardiologist | $496,000 |
| Dermatologist | $328,700 |
| Physician | $312,400 |
| Neurologist | $248,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $300,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $22,290 a month, $267,500 a year.
How much does a doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $77,470 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $452,900.
Which country pays a doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $267,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a doctor the most?
North Dakota, with a median of $392,700 a year.
Does a doctor make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $267,500 a year against $99,820 in Germany, 2.7 times more.
Who makes more, a doctor or a specialist doctor?
A specialist doctor: $313,700 a year against $267,500 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate