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Life As a Physician or Surgeon

Occupation Description All physicians and surgeons not listed separately.

  • Corrective Therapist
  • Pediatric Cardiologist
  • Osteopathic Physician
  • Medical Examiner
  • Resident Doctor

Is There Going to be Demand for Physicians and Surgeons?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 372,400 jobs in the United States for Physician or Surgeon. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 11.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 42,300 new jobs for Physician or Surgeon by 2026. There will be an estimated 14,300 positions for Physician or Surgeon per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Physician or Surgeon are Arizona, Alaska, and Utah. Watch out if you plan on working in Connecticut, Rhode Island, or Illinois. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Physician or Surgeon Average Salary

The typical yearly salary for Physicians and Surgeons is somewhere between $60,280 and $208,000.

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Physicians and Surgeons who work in Alaska, Arizona, or Colorado, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Physicians and Surgeons in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $183,510
Alaska $244,220
Arizona $229,090
Arkansas $165,290
California $208,740
Colorado $219,310
Connecticut $221,870
Delaware $216,600
District of Columbia $182,910
Florida $205,020
Georgia $235,060
Hawaii $228,470
Idaho $241,670
Illinois $183,780
Indiana $237,470
Iowa $219,300
Kansas $191,430
Kentucky $223,770
Louisiana $183,920
Maine $257,550
Maryland $196,210
Massachusetts $207,990
Michigan $181,760
Minnesota $245,040
Mississippi $174,340
Missouri $203,440
Montana $247,260
Nebraska $161,880
Nevada $227,500
New Hampshire $275,840
New Jersey $208,820
New Mexico $229,100
New York $171,060
North Carolina $198,040
North Dakota $266,510
Ohio $212,160
Oklahoma $155,130
Oregon $202,750
Pennsylvania $195,810
Rhode Island $209,580
South Carolina $185,210
South Dakota $227,710
Tennessee $231,960
Texas $199,370
Utah $218,210
Vermont $176,520
Virginia $199,080
Washington $239,080
West Virginia $222,270
Wisconsin $239,610
Wyoming $234,610

Where do Physicians and Surgeons Work?

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Physicians and Surgeons work in the following industries:

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