Here's How Much Money Doctors Actually Make (Medscape)
Medscape, a subsidiary of the medical information website WebMD, has released its 2014 Physician Compensation Report. The data in the report come from more than 24,000 doctors in 25 specialties, who responded to Medscape’s annual survey with information on their compensation for 2013.
The infographic below shows the average earnings for each surveyed specialty. Orthopedists were the highest earners:
In an explanation of their findings, Medscape notes that: “As in the past, those who perform procedures have the highest incomes compared with those who manage chronic illnesses.” Some primary care practices saw a slight increase in earnings, “which could reflect early changes in reimbursement resulting from the Affordable Care Act.”
Earnings also vary by region. Average physician income ranges from $US239,000 in the Northeast to $US258,000 in the Great Lakes area. Certain regions of the country may have to pay more to attract doctors, so physician salaries often reflect the level of competition more than th...
