Physicians and surgeons: Pay of the week

BLS reports 2025 median pay of $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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BLS occupation snapshot

The figures cover physicians and surgeons as an occupation, not a single physician specialty.

Median annual pay, 2025
$275,930
Median hourly pay, 2025
$132.66
Jobs in 2025
862,800
Employment outlook, 2025–35
4% (as fast as average)
Entry-level education
Doctoral or professional degree

What this means for facilities

Treat the BLS figures as occupation-level context rather than a quote for a locum assignment or an individual shift. The figures cover physicians and surgeons as an occupation, not a single physician specialty. When discussing coverage, distinguish the occupation benchmark from the specific role being considered.

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Frequently asked questions

What median pay does BLS report for physicians and surgeons?

BLS reports 2025 median pay of $275,930 per year ($132.66 per hour). The figures cover physicians and surgeons as an occupation, not a single physician specialty. BLS median pay is for all workers in the occupation, not locum or per-shift rates.

What education does BLS list?

BLS lists doctoral or professional degree as entry-level education. The figures cover physicians and surgeons as an occupation, not a single physician specialty.

What jobs and outlook figures does BLS report?

BLS reports 862,800 jobs in 2025 and a 2025–35 outlook of 4% (as fast as average). The figures cover physicians and surgeons as an occupation, not a single physician specialty.