Side-by-side distribution
Physician
$174,720
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 54.7%
- Live roles
- 2,100
Vet Technician
$65,520
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 37.6%
- Live roles
- 695
Highest-paying jobs
Dermatologist - Physician-Led Organization
Executive Vice President & Chief Physician Executive
Dermatologist - Well-Respected Physician-Owned Practice
Synchronous Telehealth Physician (1099)
Cardiologist Physician, Interventional
Gastroenterology Physician, Flowood, MS
Gastroenterology Physician, Vicksburg, MS
Emergency Medicine Physician - Paris, IL - $280 per hour
Gastroenterology Physician, Tacoma, WA
Gastroenterology Physician, Puyallup, WA
Highest-paying jobs
Relief Registered Veterinary Technician - Cherry Creek
Relief Registered Veterinary Technician
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Braintree, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part-time) - Boston, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Cambridge, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnights) - Cambridge, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Cambridge, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - Newton, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Boston, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Peabody, MA
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$105,000 | 331 |
One Medical
|
$238,600 | 233 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
|
$86,320 | 101 |
| VP Veterinary Practice Partners | $52,520 | 72 |
Bond Vet
|
$66,040 | 38 |
| VV Veritas Veterinary Partners | $47,840 | 15 |
|
Modern Animal
|
$59,332 | 10 |
| VE VetEvolve | $59,280 | 7 |
Juno Veterinary
|
$62,920 | 4 |
Associated Veterinary Partners
|
$47,320 | 4 |
Physician salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $285,000 | 60 |
| Seattle | $279,256 | 20 |
| Austin | $258,100 | 11 |
| Los Angeles | $198,640 | 13 |
| Paris | $191,500 | 4 |
| New York | $175,000 | 88 |
| Chicago | $175,000 | 13 |
| Boston | $174,860 | 14 |
| Atlanta | $132,180 | 14 |
| Denver | $130,000 | 7 |
Physician vs Vet Technician: which pays more?
The median for Physician is $174,720 per year (typically $130,000–$258,100), versus $65,520 for Vet Technician ($50,960–$86,320). That puts Physician about 167% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Physician and Vet Technician 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.