Maine saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for physicians from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across the U.S., the average pay for physicians increased $4,830 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $253,470.
Here are the five states with the largest jumps in physician compensation using salary data from 2023 and 2024, the latest year data is available:
Maine
2023 salary: $257,340
2024 salary: $344,170
Increase of $86,830
Virginia
2023 salary: $209,170
2024 salary: $255,970
Increase of $46,800
Wyoming
2023 salary: $339,540
2024 salary: $373,100
Increase of $33,560
Rhode Island
2023 salary: $204,520
2024 salary: $237,540
Increase of $33,020
Pennsylvania
2023 salary: $187,330
2024 salary: $218,880
Increase of $31,550
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