How much does a Medical Doctor make?

Updated Sep 27, 2023

Experience

Industry

$262,362 / yrTotal Pay
$226,839 / yrBase Pay
$35,523 / yrAdditional Pay

$262,362

 / yr
$152K$480K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Medical Doctor is $262,362 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $226,839 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $35,523 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Physician

$255,258 /yr
Physician
$257,586 /yr
Senior Physician
$247,568 /yr
Lead Physician
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What is the total pay trajectory for Physician?

Job TitleSalary
Physician$255,258 /yr
Senior Physician$257,586 /yr
Lead Physician$247,568 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Medical Doctor in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Medical Doctor in United States. Employers include Northside Hospital, Kaiser Permanente and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

1
Northside Hospital
Northside Hospital
$287,902/yr
5K open jobs
5
$246,490/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Medical Doctor in United States

1Northside Hospital$287,902
2Kaiser Permanente$284,796
3NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital$264,607
4Mount Sinai Health System$250,094
5SelfEmployed.com$246,490
6UC San Francisco$207,081
Total Pay Trajectory

For Physician

$255,258 /yr
Physician
$257,586 /yr
Senior Physician
$247,568 /yr
Lead Physician
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Physician?

Job TitleSalary
Physician$255,258 /yr
Senior Physician$257,586 /yr
Lead Physician$247,568 /yr

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Kaiser Permanente
3.9
Medical DoctorSee 13 salaries from all locations

$284,796

 / yr
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
4
Medical DoctorSee 11 salaries from all locations

$264,607

 / yr
SelfEmployed.com
4.4
Medical DoctorSee 9 salaries from all locations

$246,490

 / yr
UC San Francisco
4.1
Medical DoctorSee 7 salaries from all locations

$207,081

 / yr
Northside Hospital
4.2
Medical DoctorSee 5 salaries from all locations

$287,902

 / yr
Mount Sinai Health System
3.5
Medical DoctorSee 5 salaries from all locations

$250,094

 / yr
Cleveland Clinic
3.7
Medical DoctorSee 4 salaries from all locations

$264,082

 / yr

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Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
3.9
Medical DoctorSee 4 salaries from all locations

$281,427

 / yr
Memorial Hermann Health System
3.8
Medical DoctorSee 4 salaries from all locations

$300,205

 / yr
US Navy
3.7
Medical DoctorSee 4 salaries from all locations

$200,686

 / yr
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
4.1
Medical DoctorSee 4 salaries from all locations

$252,646

 / yr
Brigham and Women's Hospital
3.8
Medical DoctorSee 4 salaries from all locations

$225,521

 / yr
Mayo Clinic
3.9
Medical DoctorSee 4 salaries from all locations

$299,858

 / yr
DHR Health
3.6
Medical DoctorSee 4 salaries from all locations

$23,522

 / mo
Nones
3.9
Medical DoctorSee 4 salaries from all locations

$252,974

 / yr
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
4.6
Medical DoctorSee 3 salaries from all locations

$276,813

 / yr
DONE by NONE
4
Medical DoctorSee 3 salaries from all locations

$228,009

 / yr
University of Minnesota
4.2
Medical DoctorSee 3 salaries from all locations

$229,701

 / yr
Self Opportunity
4.3
Medical DoctorSee 3 salaries from all locations

$237,112

 / yr
Baylor College of Medicine
3.8
Medical DoctorSee 3 salaries from all locations

$235,746

 / yr
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Medical Doctor Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Kaiser Permanente Medical Doctor salaries - 13 salaries reported$284,796/yr
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Medical Doctor salaries - 11 salaries reported$264,607/yr
SelfEmployed.com Medical Doctor salaries - 9 salaries reported$246,490/yr
UC San Francisco Medical Doctor salaries - 7 salaries reported$207,081/yr
Northside Hospital Medical Doctor salaries - 5 salaries reported$287,902/yr
Mount Sinai Health System Medical Doctor salaries - 5 salaries reported$250,094/yr
Cleveland Clinic Medical Doctor salaries - 4 salaries reported$264,082/yr
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Medical Doctor salaries - 4 salaries reported$281,427/yr
Memorial Hermann Health System Medical Doctor salaries - 4 salaries reported$300,205/yr
US Navy Medical Doctor salaries - 4 salaries reported$200,686/yr
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Medical Doctor salaries - 4 salaries reported$252,646/yr
Brigham and Women's Hospital Medical Doctor salaries - 4 salaries reported$225,521/yr
Mayo Clinic Medical Doctor salaries - 4 salaries reported$299,858/yr
DHR Health Medical Doctor salaries - 4 salaries reported$23,522/mo
Nones Medical Doctor salaries - 4 salaries reported$252,974/yr
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Medical Doctor salaries - 3 salaries reported$276,813/yr
DONE by NONE Medical Doctor salaries - 3 salaries reported$228,009/yr
University of Minnesota Medical Doctor salaries - 3 salaries reported$229,701/yr
Self Opportunity Medical Doctor salaries - 3 salaries reported$237,112/yr
Baylor College of Medicine Medical Doctor salaries - 3 salaries reported$235,746/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Medical Doctor in United States

The top 2 paying industries for a Medical Doctor in United States are Healthcare with a median total pay of $274,702 and Education with a median total pay of $207,081.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • HealthcareHealthcare$274,702

    6% Higher than other industries

  • EducationEducation$207,081

    25% Lower than other industries

Healthcare

Top paying companies in Healthcare for Medical Doctor are Northside Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

Northside HospitalNorthside Hospital$287,902/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

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Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Hospitalist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$220,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Physician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$215,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Doctor

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Physician

United States of America

 | <1 year

$150,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Physician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Physician

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$267,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Physician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$230,000

/yr

$220K | $10K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Hospitalist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$330,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday

Medical Doctor pay FAQ

The average salary for a Medical Doctor is $262,362 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 644 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Medical Doctor employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Medical Doctor in United States is $367,307 per year.

The lowest salary for a Medical Doctor in United States is $196,772 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Medical Doctor or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Medical Doctor.

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