S/O Doctors: post your salary and practice area

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This thread needs to go on. The practice of not discussing and revealing salary information only benefits corporations and hospitals. This needs to serve as a guide for all job seekers, young and old.

Saw these on Glassdoor - this is the first time I see DC area salary lower than national average.

National Avg DC area
Physicians $175,929 $161,775
Surgeons $273,922 $221,039

Dentists: $132,125 $123,940
Orthodontists $243,120

These seem low. The surgeons I know in this area all started out at well over 300k

I believe these salaries are self reported. For surgeons, 5 physicians reported so it is the average of 5 surgeons, most likely right out of fellowship. I just can't see DH or any of his colleagues going on a website like glassdoor to self report their salary.

Do these averages include residents? These numbers seem really low. DH is a surgeon and most of his colleagues earn at least 400. Radiologists earn 300. Anesthesiologists make 200-300. Are specialists not considered physicians?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread needs to go on. The practice of not discussing and revealing salary information only benefits corporations and hospitals. This needs to serve as a guide for all job seekers, young and old.

Saw these on Glassdoor - this is the first time I see DC area salary lower than national average.

National Avg DC area
Physicians $175,929 $161,775
Surgeons $273,922 $221,039

Dentists: $132,125 $123,940
Orthodontists $243,120

These seem low. The surgeons I know in this area all started out at well over 300k

I believe these salaries are self reported. For surgeons, 5 physicians reported so it is the average of 5 surgeons, most likely right out of fellowship. I just can't see DH or any of his colleagues going on a website like glassdoor to self report their salary.

Glassdoor skews low. lSome websites require you to enter a salary to get salary information for your area/job. It's designed to collect data. It makes the data skew towards young people who are looking for information to evaluate offers. Workers with more experience don't need that information because they already know what the market looks like.

[Anonymous]

anyone know what a neurologist is making in DC?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread needs to go on. The practice of not discussing and revealing salary information only benefits corporations and hospitals. This needs to serve as a guide for all job seekers, young and old.

Saw these on Glassdoor - this is the first time I see DC area salary lower than national average.

National Avg DC area
Physicians $175,929 $161,775
Surgeons $273,922 $221,039

Dentists: $132,125 $123,940
Orthodontists $243,120

These seem low. The surgeons I know in this area all started out at well over 300k

I believe these salaries are self reported. For surgeons, 5 physicians reported so it is the average of 5 surgeons, most likely right out of fellowship. I just can't see DH or any of his colleagues going on a website like glassdoor to self report their salary.

Glassdoor skews low. lSome websites require you to enter a salary to get salary information for your area/job. It's designed to collect data. It makes the data skew towards young people who are looking for information to evaluate offers. Workers with more experience don't need that information because they already know what the market looks like.

Physician salaries are typically paid by insurance and don’t change much depending on experience. Salaries are also higher in less populated areas because the market isn’t as saturated (docs work more hours), and there are government perks through Medicare and Medicaid to get people out there. So salaries are going to skew lower in DC, Boston, NYC, and other cities than other areas of the country.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread needs to go on. The practice of not discussing and revealing salary information only benefits corporations and hospitals. This needs to serve as a guide for all job seekers, young and old.

Saw these on Glassdoor - this is the first time I see DC area salary lower than national average.

National Avg DC area
Physicians $175,929 $161,775
Surgeons $273,922 $221,039

Dentists: $132,125 $123,940
Orthodontists $243,120

These seem low. The surgeons I know in this area all started out at well over 300k

I believe these salaries are self reported. For surgeons, 5 physicians reported so it is the average of 5 surgeons, most likely right out of fellowship. I just can't see DH or any of his colleagues going on a website like glassdoor to self report their salary.

Glassdoor skews low. lSome websites require you to enter a salary to get salary information for your area/job. It's designed to collect data. It makes the data skew towards young people who are looking for information to evaluate offers. Workers with more experience don't need that information because they already know what the market looks like.

Physician salaries are typically paid by insurance and don’t change much depending on experience. Salaries are also higher in less populated areas because the market isn’t as saturated (docs work more hours), and there are government perks through Medicare and Medicaid to get people out there. So salaries are going to skew lower in DC, Boston, NYC, and other cities than other areas of the country.

Dh’s friends and colleagues seem to be earning just fine in NYC and DC. They are specialized surgeons and earn mid six figures to low seven figures.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Internal Medicine Hospitalist
Community Hospital
Montgomery County
180k + RVU bonus
1Week on, 1Week off

What’s RVU?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Dentist with own private practice, 375k

Do you think dentists are doctors?

So that’s why you tried to sell me a crown for $1700. I said no and went in network for $600.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Dentist with own private practice, 375k

Do you think dentists are doctors?

So that’s why you tried to sell me a crown for $1700. I said no and went in network for $600.

I have a dentist friend who calls herself and her chiropractor husband doctor. Their staff calls them doctor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So how come the doctors are not as braggy as the lawyers were?

Because most doctors are down to earth and humble.

Signed-MD

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dentist with own private practice, 375k

Do you think dentists are doctors?

So that’s why you tried to sell me a crown for $1700. I said no and went in network for $600.

I have a dentist friend who calls herself and her chiropractor husband doctor. Their staff calls them doctor.

Yes. They're doctors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So how come the doctors are not as braggy as the lawyers were?

Because most doctors are down to earth and humble.

Signed-MD

LOL not in my experience! I have met many arrogant and unpleasant doctors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dentist with own private practice, 375k

Do you think dentists are doctors?

So that’s why you tried to sell me a crown for $1700. I said no and went in network for $600.

I have a dentist friend who calls herself and her chiropractor husband doctor. Their staff calls them doctor.

Yes. They're doctors.

You seriously consider a chiropractor a doctor?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dentist with own private practice, 375k

Do you think dentists are doctors?

So that’s why you tried to sell me a crown for $1700. I said no and went in network for $600.

I have a dentist friend who calls herself and her chiropractor husband doctor. Their staff calls them doctor.

Yes. They're doctors.

You seriously consider a chiropractor a doctor?

They are doctors but not MDs

[Anonymous]

I’m a physician who works in hospice care and specializes in dementia. It’s a calling and a gift to me to be able to do what I love.
I have no medical school debt thanks to a very proud and supportive father.
I earn $145k working part time and thinks I’m paid well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m a physician who works in hospice care and specializes in dementia. It’s a calling and a gift to me to be able to do what I love.
I have no medical school debt thanks to a very proud and supportive father.
I earn $145k working part time and thinks I’m paid well.

What did you do your residency in?
How many hours do you work?
Do you live in a major city?

-Future physician who would love that salary and life