How much does a specialist doctor make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $26,140 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $18,610
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 5.8 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 | $313,700 |
| 2. Canada | $259,700 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $183,300 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Doctor$267,500
- 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 | $444,300 |
| Minnesota | $408,200 |
| Montana | $395,100 |
| New Hampshire | $384,000 |
| Wisconsin | $375,900 |
| Vermont | $369,200 |
| Indiana | $357,600 |
| Alaska | $351,500 |
| Maine | $351,200 |
| Washington | $346,200 |
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| Louisiana | $342,300 |
| Nebraska | $335,700 |
| Wyoming | $327,600 |
| Hawaii | $325,600 |
| New York | $325,400 |
| West Virginia | $324,800 |
| Tennessee | $324,500 |
| New Mexico | $319,800 |
| Ohio | $314,900 |
| Arizona | $311,800 |
| Georgia | $310,100 |
| Oregon | $309,600 |
| Iowa | $305,300 |
| Florida | $303,900 |
| Kentucky | $299,400 |
| Virginia | $294,100 |
| Colorado | $293,300 |
| Delaware | $292,700 |
| Rhode Island | $291,600 |
| California | $291,100 |
| South Dakota | $286,800 |
| New Jersey | $284,800 |
| Alabama | $280,100 |
| Oklahoma | $276,300 |
| Texas | $274,800 |
| Nevada | $273,500 |
| Idaho | $273,100 |
| South Carolina | $267,300 |
| North Carolina | $265,500 |
| Massachusetts | $264,000 |
| Utah | $252,700 |
| Missouri | $251,800 |
| Connecticut | $248,600 |
| Mississippi | $246,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $246,100 |
| Kansas | $243,800 |
| Maryland | $236,200 |
| Michigan | $200,200 |
| Illinois | $164,800 |
| Arkansas | $159,000 |
| District of Columbia | $117,100 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Physician | $265,900 |
| Anesthesiologist | $391,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $335,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $281,900 |
| Radiologist | $420,900 |
| Surgeon | $414,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $292,900 |
| Cardiologist | $496,000 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $358,600 |
| Dermatologist | $328,700 |
| Physician | $312,400 |
| Neurologist | $248,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a specialist doctor make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $26,140 a month, $313,700 a year.
How much does a specialist doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $81,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $501,500.
Which country pays a specialist doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $313,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a specialist doctor the most?
North Dakota, with a median of $444,300 a year.
Does a specialist doctor make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $313,700 a year against $106,400 in Germany, 2.9 times more.
Who makes more, a specialist doctor or a 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