Doximity released its 2019 physician compensation report comparing average salary differences among specialties.
Physician networking site Doximity compiled the report from surveys completed by 90,000 licensed, full-time U.S. physicians who work at least 40 hours a week.
The five highest paying specialties:
1. Neurosurgery - $616,823
2. Thoracic surgery - $584,287
3. Orthopedic surgery - $526,385
4. Radiation oncology - $486,089
5. Vascular surgery - $484,740