Here is how physician pay compares to CEO pay, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.
The mean annual salary among physicians is $251,990, while CEOs earn an average of $246,440 each year.
Here is a comparison of the average annual salaries of physicians and CEOs in multiple earning percentiles:
|
Role |
Annual mean wage |
Annual 10th percentile wage |
Annual 25th percentile wage |
Annual median wage |
Annual 75th percentile wage |
Annual 90th percentile wage |
|
CEO |
$246,440 |
$74,920 |
$112,480 |
$189,520 |
≥$239,000 |
≥$239,000 |
|
Physician |
$251,990 |
$65,420 |
$120,000 |
$227,180 |
≥$239,000 |
≥$239,000 |