"Doctors practicing in the US told Medscape their compensation rose by around 3% on average in 2025, with growth rates for both primary care physicians and medical specialists also in that same neighborhood."
"Matthew Wells, PhD, a senior director at Alexandria, Virginia-based AMGA Consulting, saw 2025 as 'a return to normalization' with doctor compensation and looks for 'consistency with increases' moving forward."
"Practitioners in eight specialties topped $500,000 in total annual compensation. All of them except otolaryngology also reported $500,000-plus in income for last year's report."
"'I absolutely am not surprised that orthopedics, cardiology, and radiology are at the top of this list, based on the supply of practitioners nationally and demand for procedures,' says Angie."
In 2025, US physicians reported an average compensation increase of around 3%, surpassing the annualized core inflation rate of 2.7%. Eight specialties achieved total compensation exceeding $500,000. Factors contributing to this growth include increased physician productivity and enhanced efficiency through technology. Many physicians expressed feeling fairly compensated, reflecting a positive sentiment in the profession. The report indicates a trend towards normalization in physician pay, with expectations for consistent increases in the future.
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