The gender gap between male and female physicians sits at around 24%, according to Medscape’s 2025 “Physician Compensation Report,” published April 11.
Medscape surveyed 7,322 physicians who responded between Oct. 3, 2024 and Jan. 15, 2025.
All physicians:
Men:$415,000
Women: $317,000
Primary care:
Men:$300,000
Women: $260,000
Specialists:
Men:$438,000
Women: $332,000
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