Physician Practice Settings
Compare physician salaries, benefits, and career opportunities across different practice settings. From hospital employment to private practice ownership, find the right career path for you.
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Hospital Employed
Physicians working as employees of healthcare systems and hospitals
Median pay, ranges and satisfaction from approved reports →
Key Benefits:
- Steady salary
- Comprehensive benefits
- Work-life balance
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Private Practice
Independent medical practices owned by physicians
Median pay, ranges and satisfaction from approved reports →
Key Benefits:
- Higher earning potential
- Practice ownership
- Clinical autonomy
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Academic
University-affiliated medical centers with teaching responsibilities
Median pay, ranges and satisfaction from approved reports →
Key Benefits:
- Teaching opportunities
- Research funding
- Academic prestige
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Government
Federal, state, and local government healthcare positions
Median pay, ranges and satisfaction from approved reports →
Key Benefits:
- Job security
- Pension benefits
- Loan forgiveness
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