A reliable source for physician salaries in specifically tier 1 US cities

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buy the mgma data. look at the lower deciles in the experience bracket to get an idea of ballpark.
 
Despite the usually true mantra that one earns less in major cities, there are non-academic jobs that pay very well in major cities. The problem is that these jobs are almost never advertised and typically go to rockstars from top residency programs. In either case, you’d be making enough money to live in the city.
 
Have a look at the Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data.

This coastie business is about as dumb as it gets. You get paid less, have a higher cost of living and higher taxes, and generally have more ambulance chasers breathing down your neck in these so called "tier 1" cities.
 
Despite the usually true mantra that one earns less in major cities, there are non-academic jobs that pay very well in major cities. The problem is that these jobs are almost never advertised and typically go to rockstars from top residency programs. In either case, you’d be making enough money to live in the city.

What about people who do residency/fellowship in that same big city
 
I’m not saying I have to live in a big city, but I’m just curious about this info
 
Anyone? Even among the cities themselves (DC, NYC, Miami, LA, SF/SD) I believe there’s variation right?


I live in one of those cities and in my specialty, there are doctors who make 2x their same specialty neighbors by working in hospitals 10miles apart. Payor mix is king. Volume and efficiency are next.
 
Isn't the pay in big cities much less compared to rural areaz?

primary care/hospitalists, yes. For other specialties, not so much of a pay differential. Volume and procedures often determine specialist pay rather than location and even in big cities, there may not be enough specialists to meet demand.
 
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