While physicians are one of the highest-paid groups of professionals in the United States, their quality of life can still be impacted by where they choose to work.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, physicians have a median annual salary equal to or greater than $208,000. Granted, the Association of American Medical Colleges estimated that the average medical school debt for 2021 graduates was $203,062, and nearly half of physicians reported feeling burned out last year, according to clinical information site Medscape.
Medical school graduates and physicians looking for a change in scenery may want to consider which states not only offer the best pay, but also the best medical environments as they tackle debt and high rates of
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"When it comes to determining a location to practice, future doctors should look at things like earning potential and the number and quality of hospitals,” says Jill Gonzalez, an analyst at WalletHub. “Existing professional competition and things like the malpractice liability insurance rate are also important."
For example, states like Wisconsin and Mississippi tended to score higher in terms of annual salary, lowest projected competition and lowest malpractice award payout per capita, while states like New York and Rhode Island scored poorly.
Here are the top 10 best and worst states for doctors, according to
