The Top 20 Highest-Paying Medical Jobs In The United States, 2019

As of May 31, 2019, the average doctor salary in the United States is $270,819. To identify the top 10 highest-paying medical jobs in the United States, CEOWORLD magazine reviewed numerous national and international media reports. Additional information about the highest-paying medical professions came from from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program. The following list showcases the 10 highest-paying jobs in medicine in 2019. Urologist came out on top. CEOWORLD magazine found Urologists make an average annual salary of $371,029.

Many of these jobs require years of higher education, but the high-paying salaries they come with are proof that the hard work pays off. Take a look below at the 20 highest-paying jobs in healthcare, according to CEOWORLD magazine.

The top 20 highest-paying medical jobs in the United States, 2019

1. Physician – Urology (Mean annual wage: $371,029).
2. Physician – Ophthalmology (Mean annual wage: $289,167).
3. Physician – Pulmonary Medicine (Mean annual wage: $266,107).
4. Anesthesiologist (Mean annual wage: $265,990).
5. Surgeon (Mean annual wage: $251,890).
6. Physician – Neurology (Mean annual wage: $251,300).
7. Oral and maxillofacial surgeon (Mean annual wage: $242,740).
8. Obstetricians and gynecologist (Mean annual wage: $235,240).
9. Physician – Sports Medicine (Mean annual wage: $229,226).
10. Physician – Hospitalist (Mean annual wage: $226,543).
11. Physician – Rheumatology (Mean annual wage: $224,715).
12. Family and general practitioner (Mean annual wage: $208,560).
13. Internist (Mean annual wage: $198,370).
14. Physician – Pediatrics (Mean annual wage: $197,988).
15. Pediatrician (Mean annual wage: $187,540).
16. Nurse Anesthetist (Mean annual wage: $169,450).
17. Podiatrist (Mean annual wage: $148,470).
18. Chiropractor (Mean annual wage: $148,041).
19. Optometrist (Mean annual wage: $123,007).
20. Pharmacist (Mean annual wage: $121,710).

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