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
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