1. Number of ENTs in the U.S.: 8,489
2. Board certification: 87 percent
3. Surgeons age 55 and older: 50 percent
4. Mean annual salary for ENTs: $417,000
5. Average annual incentive bonus: $72,000
ENT snapshot: 5 numbers to know
Here are five fast facts on neurological surgery, based on the Merritt Hawkins physician revenue calculator and the 2021 Medscape physician compensation report:
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