Side-by-side distribution
Physician
$175,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 54.7%
- Live roles
- 2,093
Psychologist
$125,927
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 47.8%
- Live roles
- 705
Highest-paying jobs
Dermatologist - Well-Respected Physician-Owned Practice
Executive Vice President & Chief Physician Executive
Dermatologist - Physician-Led Organization
Synchronous Telehealth Physician (1099)
Cardiologist Physician, Interventional
Gastroenterology Physician, Vicksburg, MS
Gastroenterology Physician, Flowood, MS
Emergency Medicine Physician - Paris, IL - $280 per hour
Gastroenterology Physician, Puyallup, WA
Gastroenterology Physician, Tacoma, WA
Highest-paying jobs
Clinical Testing Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)
Contract Licensed Psychologist
Contract Licensed Psychologist
Contract Licensed Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Clinical Psychologist - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Clinical Psychologist - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Testing Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)
Psychologist
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$105,000 | 331 |
One Medical
|
$238,600 | 228 |
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$210,080 | 64 |
Ennoble Care
|
$125,000 | 55 |
HealthOp Solutions
|
$142,500 | 52 |
Skilled Wound Care
|
$235,000 | 43 |
Theoria Medical
|
$139,500 | 36 |
Includedhealth
|
$213,000 | 31 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Lifestance
|
$131,000 | 253 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $79,475 | 18 |
MTC Care
|
$115,000 | 10 |
|
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$125,000 | 9 |
| BE BetterHelp | $106,080 | 9 |
|
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$80,000 | 7 |
MRG Exams
|
$115,000 | 5 |
Thrive Therapies
|
$68,550 | 5 |
Physician salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $301,750 | 17 |
| San Francisco | $285,000 | 60 |
| Austin | $258,100 | 11 |
| Los Angeles | $198,640 | 13 |
| Paris | $191,500 | 4 |
| New York | $175,000 | 89 |
| Chicago | $175,000 | 13 |
| Boston | $174,860 | 14 |
| Atlanta | $132,180 | 14 |
| Denver | $130,000 | 7 |
Physician vs Psychologist: which pays more?
The median for Physician is $175,000 per year (typically $130,000–$259,938), versus $125,927 for Psychologist ($108,500–$143,750). That puts Physician about 39% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Physician and Psychologist are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.