Side-by-side distribution
Physician
$175,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 46.4%
- Live roles
- 1,900
Surgeon
$300,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 19.7%
- Live roles
- 122
Highest-paying jobs
Dermatologist - Well-Respected Physician-Owned Practice
Dermatologist - Physician-Led Organization
Executive Vice President & Chief Physician Executive
Synchronous Telehealth Physician (1099)
Telehealth Physician (1099)
Cardiologist Physician, Interventional
Gastroenterology Physician, Flowood, MS
Gastroenterology Physician, Vicksburg, MS
Emergency Medicine Physician - Paris, IL - $280 per hour
Gastroenterology Physician, Puyallup, WA
Highest-paying jobs
Orthopaedic Surgeon | Staff Specialist | 0.5 FTE
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon - Mesa, AZ
Oral Surgeon Opportunity - Central New York
Orthopaedic Surgeon | Regional WA
Mohs Surgeon with Shareholder Track
Mohs Surgeon with Partnership-Shareholder Track
Oral Surgeon
Mohs Surgeon - Dermatologist
Breast Surgeon
Breast Surgeon
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$175,000 | 232 |
One Medical
|
$261,000 | 165 |
|
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$215,000 | 58 |
|
HealthOp Solutions
|
$140,000 | 38 |
Skilled Wound Care
|
$235,000 | 37 |
Ennoble Care
|
$125,000 | 33 |
USA Clinics Group
|
$55,000 | 20 |
Modena Allergy + Asthma
|
$132,500 | 17 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Oral Surgery Partners
|
$225,000 | 4 |
|
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$350,000 | 3 |
|
HealthOp Solutions
|
$300,000 | 3 |
|
Mediix
|
$569,244 | 2 |
|
Platinum Dermatology Partners - Physicians
|
$450,000 | 2 |
Bond Vet
|
$247,500 | 2 |
|
Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry
|
$237,500 | 2 |
|
Vail Health Hospital
|
$450,000 | 1 |
Physician salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $308,700 | 56 |
| Seattle | $231,100 | 12 |
| New York | $180,000 | 75 |
| Boston | $175,000 | 11 |
| Los Angeles | $165,000 | 15 |
| Chicago | $160,000 | 10 |
| Atlanta | $132,180 | 10 |
| Denver | $130,000 | 5 |
| London | $96,453 | 7 |
Surgeon salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $350,000 | 5 |
Physician vs Surgeon: which pays more?
The median for Physician is $175,000 per year (typically $130,000–$261,000), versus $300,000 for Surgeon ($211,875–$450,000). That puts Surgeon about 71% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Physician and Surgeon 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.