U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAll physicians and surgeons not listed separately.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 293,740 | 1.7 % | $86.96 | $180,870 | 1.0 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.73 | $53.77 | (5) | (5) | (5) |
| Annual Wage (2) | $53,510 | $111,830 | (5) | (5) | (5) |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Physicians | 149,030 | 6.45 | $100.97 | $210,020 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 76,400 | 1.48 | $63.45 | $131,980 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 28,630 | 1.41 | $86.67 | $180,280 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 11,150 | 0.39 | $51.66 | $107,450 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 10,080 | 1.70 | $99.22 | $206,370 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Physicians | 149,030 | 6.45 | $100.97 | $210,020 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | 4,580 | 2.00 | $110.74 | $230,340 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 10,080 | 1.70 | $99.22 | $206,370 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 76,400 | 1.48 | $63.45 | $131,980 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 28,630 | 1.41 | $86.67 | $180,280 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Dentists | 330 | 0.04 | (5) | (5) |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | 4,580 | 2.00 | $110.74 | $230,340 |
| Offices of Physicians | 149,030 | 6.45 | $100.97 | $210,020 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 740 | 0.30 | $100.11 | $208,230 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 10,080 | 1.70 | $99.22 | $206,370 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 41,620 | 4.99 | 2.16 | $74.79 | $155,550 |
| California | 24,590 | 1.76 | 0.76 | $92.14 | $191,650 |
| Florida | 19,610 | 2.76 | 1.19 | $93.88 | $195,280 |
| Texas | 18,090 | 1.79 | 0.78 | $84.46 | $175,680 |
| Illinois | 14,510 | 2.63 | 1.14 | $76.99 | $160,140 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 41,620 | 4.99 | 2.16 | $74.79 | $155,550 |
| Rhode Island | 1,890 | 4.22 | 1.83 | $72.91 | $151,650 |
| Maryland | 8,940 | 3.63 | 1.57 | $79.75 | $165,880 |
| Michigan | 12,800 | 3.41 | 1.48 | $85.64 | $178,130 |
| Oregon | 4,830 | 3.08 | 1.33 | $86.73 | $180,390 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 4,250 | 1.66 | 0.72 | $108.37 | $225,410 |
| Nevada | 1,530 | 1.38 | 0.60 | $107.38 | $223,350 |
| South Dakota | 370 | 0.95 | 0.41 | $107.11 | $222,780 |
| Alabama | 3,280 | 1.81 | 0.78 | $107.03 | $222,610 |
| Mississippi | 570 | 0.53 | 0.23 | $106.59 | $221,700 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 26,260 | 5.27 | 2.28 | $72.11 | $150,000 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 10,320 | 2.91 | 1.26 | $69.01 | $143,540 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 6,660 | 5.54 | 2.40 | $81.84 | $170,220 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 6,360 | 1.67 | 0.72 | $88.30 | $183,670 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 5,560 | 3.35 | 1.45 | $77.62 | $161,460 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 5,390 | 2.69 | 1.17 | $89.22 | $185,580 |
| Bethesda-Frederick-Gaithersburg, MD Metropolitan Division | 5,250 | 9.51 | 4.12 | $69.73 | $145,040 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI | 5,150 | 6.56 | 2.84 | $83.94 | $174,600 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 4,140 | 2.46 | 1.06 | $85.31 | $177,440 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 4,100 | 3.75 | 1.62 | $87.40 | $181,780 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda-Frederick-Gaithersburg, MD Metropolitan Division | 5,250 | 9.51 | 4.12 | $69.73 | $145,040 |
| Rochester, MN | 930 | 9.40 | 4.07 | $107.15 | $222,870 |
| Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI | 590 | 7.37 | 3.19 | $104.55 | $217,470 |
| Pittsfield, MA | 240 | 7.06 | 3.05 | (8) | (8) |
| Charlottesville, VA | 630 | 6.99 | 3.02 | $64.62 | $134,400 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI | 5,150 | 6.56 | 2.84 | $83.94 | $174,600 |
| Roanoke, VA | 940 | 6.38 | 2.76 | $84.94 | $176,680 |
| Durham, NC | 1,600 | 6.01 | 2.60 | $40.78 | $84,830 |
| Flint, MI | 760 | 5.97 | 2.59 | $108.02 | $224,680 |
| Kankakee-Bradley, IL | 230 | 5.60 | 2.42 | $99.01 | $205,940 |