See how SalaryDr benchmark data compares to MGMA, Sullivan Cotter, AMGA, and BLS. Pricing, data freshness, methodology, and coverage — all in one place.
| Feature | SalaryDr | MGMA | Sullivan Cotter | AMGA | BLS OEWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $799 per report | $3,000+/year | $5,000+/year | $2,500+/year | Free |
| Data Freshness | Rolling (daily updates) | Annual survey | Annual survey | Annual survey | Annual (18-month lag) |
| Data Source | Physician-reported | Employer-reported | Employer-reported | Employer-reported | Employer surveys (BLS) |
| Specialty Granularity | 50+ specialties | 60+ specialties | 50+ specialties | 40+ specialties | ~15 broad categories |
| Geographic Breakdowns | State + Region + National | Region + National | Region + National | Region + National | State + Metro |
| BLS Cross-Validation | N/A (is BLS) | ||||
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| wRVU Benchmarking | |||||
| On-Demand (No Subscription) | |||||
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| Practice Setting Analysis |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of 2026. Features and pricing subject to change.
MGMA and Sullivan Cotter require annual subscriptions starting at $3,000–$5,000+. SalaryDr reports are one-time purchases from $799 — no recurring costs, no contracts. Buy only what you need, when you need it.
MGMA and Sullivan Cotter rely on employer-reported compensation data. SalaryDr captures physician-reported figures directly, providing an independent and complementary perspective. Using both employer-reported and physician-reported sources strengthens any FMV analysis.
Traditional vendors publish annual surveys that can be 12–18 months stale by the time you use them. SalaryDr collects and moderates salary reports continuously, so reports reflect current market compensation rather than last year’s figures.
Every SalaryDr report automatically cross-references compensation data against Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OEWS published data. This multi-source validation provides the independent verification IRS examiners and FMV appraisers expect — no separate BLS analysis required.
Many CPA firms and valuation consultants use SalaryDr as a third-party validation source alongside MGMA or Sullivan Cotter. Having multiple independent data sources strengthens transfer pricing analyses and FMV determinations.
This three-source approach demonstrates due diligence and provides the independent multi-source verification that IRS Revenue Ruling 59-60 contemplates.
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