Highest-paying specialties in the 10 largest US cities

Orthopedics is the highest-paid physician specialty for mid-career practitioners (eight to 14 years) in four of the largest U.S. cities. 

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Here are the highest-paying physician specialties in the 10 largest U.S. cities, compiled using Medscape‘s salary reporter

1. New York City 

Plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine: $534,161

2. Los Angeles 

Plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine: $501,453

3. Chicago 

Cardiology: $458,997

4. Houston 

Plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine: $510,827

5. Phoenix 

Orthopedics: $453,192

6. Philadelphia 

Orthopedics: $426,856

7. San Antonio 

Orthopedics: $429,245

8. San Diego 

Cardiology: $436,799

9. Dallas 

Orthopedics: $466,242

10. San Jose, Calif. 

Radiology: $432,950

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