Anesthesiologists are top earners among physician specialties

Out of 11 medical specialties on Business Insider‘s list of the highest-paid physicians, anesthesiologists earn the most.

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Business Insider used Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment Statistics to create the list.

Below are the 11 top-earning specialties and their average yearly salaries:

1. Anesthesiologist – $267,020
2. Surgeon – $255,110
3. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons – $242,370
4.OB-GYN – $238,320
5. Psychiatrist – $220,380
6. Family medicine physician – $211,780
7. All other physicians and surgeons – $203,880
8. Internist – $196,490
9. Pediatrician – $183,240
10. Dentist – $175,840
11. Podiatrist – $148,220

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