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16,000+ physicians have already contributed. Your anonymous data helps colleagues negotiate better and make informed career decisions.
WHY IT MATTERS
Why Physician-Only Data Matters
When NP, PA, and CRNA salaries are mixed with physician data, your benchmarks get pulled down. We keep the signal clean.
| Feature | salaryDr(Physician-Only) | Multi-Clinician Salary Sites | Legacy Industry Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Audience | MD / DO Only | Mixed (MDs, NPs, PAs, RNs) | Hospital administrators |
| Data Source | Physician-verified submissions | Open self-reporting | Employer-reported |
| Signal Quality | High – uncontaminated physician signal | Medium – blended clinician data | Low |
Lifestyle Insights
Real Physician Lifestyle Insights
Go beyond salary data. Discover what it's really like to practice in different medical specialties with authentic insights from real physicians about work-life balance, career satisfaction, and daily life.
Salary Data
2026 Physician Salary Guide by Medical Specialty
Comprehensive doctor salary data from real physicians across the United States. Compare physician compensation, medical doctor pay scales, and healthcare salaries by specialty.
Highest Paying Medical Specialties
- Cardiothoracic Surgery$1.2M+
- Neurosurgery$900K+
By Location
Physician Salaries by State and City in 2026
Discover regional variations in doctor compensation across the United States. Compare physician salaries by state, metropolitan area, and cost of living adjustments.
Career Planning
Medical Career Planning: From Medical School to Attending Physician
Make informed decisions about your medical career path using real salary data. From specialty selection to residency matching and beyond.
Physician Career Salary Timeline
Medical School (4 years)
Average debt: $250,000 - $350,000
Focus on USMLE scores, research, and specialty exploration
Residency Training (3-7 years)
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 annually
80+ hours/week, intensive clinical training
Full residency salary breakdownYour Next Move
Physician Jobs With Transparent Salaries
Stop guessing what a job pays. SalaryDr Jobs puts real compensation data on physician job listings — and residents and fellows can plan their first attending job before they sign.
SalaryDr Jobs
The physician-only job board where pay transparency is the default. See salary data on listings, how offers compare to market, and employer transparency grades — before you apply.
- Real salary data on listings — no “competitive pay” mystery
- Every job benchmarked against physician-reported market data
- Built for attendings, fellows, and graduating residents
