15 statistics on physician compensation by race and ethnicity

Medscape surveyed 20,000-plus physicians across 29 specialties inquiring about their compensation.

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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

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