These are the top 10 compensated doctors.
First, neurosurgeons. Brain surgeon compensation averages $820,000 per year,
but they work long hours and have a challenging lifestyle.
Second, plastic surgery, averaging in at $526,000 per year. If you are in aesthetics,
you'll be making more than if you go into reconstructive surgery.
Third, orthopedic surgery at $511,000 per year. These are the bone doctors,
and compensation is generally highest if you specialize in spine.
Fourth, cardiology at $459,000 per year. Unlike the top three, this is a non-surgical specialty,
but cardiologists can do fellowships to perform more procedures and boost compensation.
Fifth, urology at $427,000 per year.
Sixth, otolaryngology, also known as ear, nose, throat, or ENT, at $417,000 per year.
Seventh, radiology at $413,000 per year. Eighth, gastroenterology at $406,000 per year.
Ninth is dermatology at $394,000 per year, but note they have a relaxed
and desirable lifestyle. And tenth is ophthalmology at $379,000 per year.