Physicians in Kentucky and Tennessee earn the highest median U.S. salaries, according to Physicians Thrive's 2023 Physician Compensation Report.
The report, published May 9, outlines compensation and hiring trends to help physicians collect industry data to analyze the healthcare landscape.
Ten cities with the highest physician salaries:
1. Charlotte: $462,760
2. St. Louis: $452,219
3. Buffalo: $426,440
4. Jacksonville: $425,706
5. Orlando: $425,634
6. Minneapolis: $425,059
7. Milwaukee: $422,735
8. Phoenix: $419,359
9. Dallas: $415,487
10. Los Angeles: $414,925
Ten cities with the lowest physician salaries:
1. Baltimore: $330,917
2. Providence: $346,092
3. San Antonio: $355,439
4. Washington, DC: $356,633
5. Boston: $363,545
6. Portland: $363,890
7. Denver: $364,927
8. Philadelphia: $373,765
9. Birmingham: $375,074
10. Detroit: $376,007
Ten states with the highest median salary for physicians:
1. Kentucky: $364,000
2. Tennessee: $364,000
3. Alabama: $358,000
4. Missouri: $357,000
5. Oregon: $352,000
6. Indiana: $350,000
7. North Carolina: $348,000
8. Connecticut: $346,000
9. Texas: $332,000
10. Florida: $330,000