Physicians hold 8 of the 15 highest paying jobs among 2M LinkedIn users

With median total compensation of $250,000 or more, medical professionals and certain specialists account for eight of the 15 top paying jobs held by LinkedIn members, according to an analysis from the professional networking site.

LinkedIn analyzed salary data from more than 2 million network members as of April 2017. This means the analysis is not completely organic or comprehensive, since LinkedIn users interact with the social media platform in different ways.

Here is a breakdown of the 15 top earners among LinkedIn members, with medical professionals in bold. Note that median total compensation includes bonuses and commission, if applicable. C-level titles were excluded from the analysis.

1. Orthopedic surgeon
Median total compensation: $450,000
Median cash bonus: $60,000

2. Cardiologist
Median total compensation: $382,000
Median cash bonus: $50,000

3. Radiologist
Median total compensation: $374,000
Median cash bonus: $50,000

4. Plastic surgeon 
Median total compensation: $350,000
Median cash bonus: $90,000

5. Anesthesiologist 
Median total compensation: $350,000
Median cash bonus: $25,000

6. Emergency physician
Median total compensation: $314,000
Median cash bonus: $20,000

7. Senior Vice President, Finance
Median total compensation: $300,000
Median cash bonus: $80,000

8. Senior Vice President, Sales
Median total compensation: $300,000
Median cash bonus: $60,000

9. Senior Managing Director
Median total compensation: $298,000
Median cash bonus: $100,000

10. Vice President, Tax
Median total compensation: $272,000
Median cash bonus: $67,500

11. Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Median total compensation: $272,000
Median cash bonus: $57,500

12. Senior Vice President, Strategy
Median total compensation: $256,000
Median cash bonus: $50,500

13. Vice President, Supply Chain
Median total compensation: $255,000
Median cash bonus: $62,500

14. Ophthalmologist
Median total compensation: $250,000
Median cash bonus: $50,000

15. Medical director
Median total compensation: $250,000
Median cash bonus: $36,000

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