Medscape surveyed 20,000-plus physicians across 29 specialties inquiring about their compensation.
Here are physician income statistics based on race and ethnicity.
- Caucasian/White: $308,000
- Asian: $293,000
- Hispanic/Latino: $278,000
- Mixed: $264,000
- African American/Black: $258,000
The following reflects specialization choice.
- African American/Black
o Specialties: 60 percent
o Primary care: 40 percent - Mixed
o Specialties: 61 percent
o Primary care: 39 percent - Asian
o Specialties: 67 percent
o Primary care: 33 percent - Hispanic/Latino
o Specialties: 68 percent
o Primary care: 32 percent - Caucasian/White
o Specialties: 73 percent
o Primary care: 27 percent