Physicians and surgeons
2025 median pay: $275,930 per year ($132.66 per hour).
The figures cover physicians and surgeons as an occupation, not a single physician specialty.
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- Physicians and surgeons
The figures cover physicians and surgeons as an occupation, not a single physician specialty.
- Nurse practitioners
The BLS occupation group is nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners. All figures on this page cover that combined group, not nurse practitioners alone.
- Physician assistants
The figures cover the physician assistant occupation, not locum or per-shift rates.
BLS occupation figures
| Role and occupation scope | Median annual | Median hourly | Jobs in 2025 | Outlook | Entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians and surgeons The figures cover physicians and surgeons as an occupation, not a single physician specialty. | $275,930 | $132.66 | 862,800 | 4% (as fast as average) | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Nurse practitioners The BLS occupation group is nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners. All figures on this page cover that combined group, not nurse practitioners alone. | $134,920 | $64.87 | 399,000 | 36% (much faster than average) | Master's degree |
| Physician assistants The figures cover the physician assistant occupation, not locum or per-shift rates. | $135,880 | $65.33 | 168,900 | 21% (much faster than average) | Master's degree |
Frequently asked questions
Are these locum or per-shift rates?
BLS median pay is for all workers in the occupation, not locum or per-shift rates.
Does the nurse practitioner feature show NP-only figures?
No. The figures cover the BLS occupation group nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners, not nurse practitioners alone.
Where do the figures come from?
The figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Each feature links to its exact BLS occupation page.
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