Attending Physician Salary in the United States

Attending Physician Salary

How much does an Attending Physician make in the United States? The average Attending Physician salary in the United States is $246,034 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $216,354 and $278,703. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Attending Physician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $189,333 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $216,354 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $246,034 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $278,703 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Attending Physician Salary $308,446 US April 24, 2024
25% $216,354 10% $189,333 90% $308,446 75% $278,703 $246,034 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Attending Physician ?

In the United States and Canada, an attending physician (also known as an attending, rendering doc, or staff physician) is a physician (M.D. or D.O.) who has completed residency and practices medicine in a clinic or hospital, in the specialty learned during residency. An attending physician typically supervises fellows, residents, medical students, and other practitioners. Attending physicians may also maintain professorships at an affiliated medical school. This is common if the supervision of trainees is a significant part of the physician's work. Attending physicians have final responsibili...

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  • Theoria Medical - Lenoir, NC
    Position Type: Part-Time, exempt. Compensation: Up to $400,000 annually. Job Highlights. Work-Life Balance: Competitive compensation with balanced hours. W...
    - 25 Days Ago
  • Theoria Medical - Statesville, NC
    Position Type: Part-Time, exempt. Compensation: Up to $400,000 annually. Job Highlights. Work-Life Balance: Competitive compensation with balanced hours. W...
    - 25 Days Ago
  • Theoria Medical - Morganton, NC
    Position Type: Part-Time, exempt. Compensation: Up to $400,000 annually. Job Highlights. Work-Life Balance: Competitive compensation with balanced hours. W...
    - 25 Days Ago
  • Theoria Medical - Benton Harbor, MI
    Position Type: Full-time, exempt. Compensation: Up to $400,000 annually. Job Location: In person. Job Highlights. Work-Life Balance: Competitive compensati...
    - 26 Days Ago
  • Theoria Medical - South Bend, IN
    Position Type: Full-time, exempt. Compensation: Up to $400,000 annually. Job Location: In person. Job Highlights. Work-Life Balance: Competitive compensati...
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
216354
278703
246034

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
221545
282595
249504
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Attending Physician in the United States. The base salary for Attending Physician ranges from $216,354 to $278,703 with the average base salary of $246,034. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $221,545 to $282,595 with the average total cash compensation of $249,504.

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