Idaho is the best state to practice medicine in 2022, according to Medscape's rankings released May 20, and they earn an average of $178,301 annually there, according to data from ZipRecruiter.
The Medscape rankings are based on malpractice payouts, compensation, cost of living and work-life balance, among other factors.
Here are Medscape's five best states to practice, followed by average physician annual compensation:
- Idaho: $178,301
- Georgia: $169,863
- South Dakota: $200,291
- Texas: $172,216
- Indiana: $174,953