How much does a Doctor make in the United States?
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The average Doctor salary in the United States is $316,614 as of March 01, 2025. The range for our most popular Doctor positions (listed below) typically falls between $131,847 and $501,381. Keep in mind that salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including position, education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Doctor's Annual Base Salary
| Job Title | Salary | Hourly Rate | Location | Date Updated |
| Optometrist | $146,398 | $70.38 | United States | March 01, 2025 |
| Chiropractor | $168,976 | $81.24 | United States | March 01, 2025 |
| Physician - Sports Medicine | $265,662 | $127.72 | United States | March 01, 2025 |
| Physician - Hospitalist | $263,428 | $126.65 | United States | March 01, 2025 |
| Physician - Neurology | $291,208 | $140.00 | United States | March 01, 2025 |
| Physician - Rheumatology | $260,400 | $125.19 | United States | March 01, 2025 |
| Physician - Ophthalmology | $334,729 | $160.93 | United States | March 01, 2025 |
| Physician - Pediatrics | $229,620 | $110.39 | United States | March 01, 2025 |
| Physician - Pulmonary Medicine | $308,294 | $148.22 | United States | March 01, 2025 |
| Physician - Urology | $429,897 | $206.68 | United States | March 01, 2025 |
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Provides primary care and medical treatment to patients with visual system disorders and diseases. Examines patients' eyes to detect and diagnose vision problems, diseases, and other conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension. Develops treatment plans and prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and/or medication to treat eye disorders. Educates patients on proper eye care and treatment plans. Requires a doctorate degree. Requires Licensed Optician. Requires State License to Practice. Typically reports to a manager. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Optometrist SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Doctor of Optometry, OptometristCategory : Healthcare - Practitioners
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Conducts chiropractic treatments and cares for patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Evaluates patients' condition based on their symptoms and medical history. Examines spine and posture, conducts tests or takes X rays. Provides neuromusculoskeletal therapy. Requires a doctorate degree in chiropractic (DC). Must pass either National Board tests or state examinations to obtain a license. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Chiropractor SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Doctor of Chiropractic, ChiropractorCategory : Healthcare - Practitioners
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Examines and treats sport or athletic related injuries. Prescribes and administers patient medications. Monitors patient during sport events or physical activity and performs tests and prescribes medication and treatment, as necessary. Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Physician - Sports Medicine SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Doctor - Sports Medicine, Physician/Doctor, Sports Medicine, Physician - Sports MedicineCategory : Healthcare - Practitioners
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Examines, diagnoses, and treats hospitalized patients. Manages patients through the continuum of hospital care, seeing patients in the ER and following them into the critical care unit and organizing post-acute care. Orders treatments, tests, and consults with specialty physicians and primary care physician where appropriate. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Physician - Hospitalist SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Doctor - Hospitalist, Hospitalist/Internal Medicine, Physician/Doctor, Hospitalist, Physician - HospitalistCategory : Healthcare - Practitioners
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Examines and diagnoses disorders and diseases of the nervous system. Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Physician - Neurology SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Neurologist, Physician/Doctor, Neurologist, Physician - Neurology
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Examines and diagnoses disorders and diseases of the musculoskeletal system and immune system. Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Physician - Rheumatology SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Physician/Doctor, Rheumatology, Rheumatologist, Physician - Rheumatology
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Examines patients' eyes to ensure eye health, to treat injuries and to identify eye irregularities. Prescribes glasses, contacts or surgery to correct vision. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Physician - Ophthalmology SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Ophthalmologist, Physician/Doctor, Ophthalmologist, Physician - Ophthalmology
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Examines children to ensure proper injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Requests necessary tests, and follow-up visits, and refers patients to specialists, as necessary. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Physician - Pediatrics SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Pediatrician, Physician/Doctor, Pediatrics, Physician - Pediatrics
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Examines and diagnoses disorders and diseases of the lungs. Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Physician - Pulmonary Medicine SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Physician/Doctor, Pulmonary Medicine, Physician - Pulmonary Medicine
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Examines and diagnoses disorders and diseases of the genitourinary tract and organs. Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Physician - Urology SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Physician/Doctor, Urology, Urologist, Physician - Urology