Oncologists are among the highest-earning physicians, especially within hospitals and healthcare organizations, according to Medscape's 2011 Physician Compensation Survey.
Here are 10 statistics on oncologist compensation for 2011:
• Median annual compensation of all oncologists: $285,000
• Median annual compensation of hospital oncologists: $375,000
• Percentage of oncologists who made $500,000 or more: 14 percent
• Percentage of oncologists who made $100,000 or less: 9 percent
• Median annual compensation of male oncologists: $320,000
• Median annual compensation of female oncologists: $225,000
• Highest-paying region: North Central ($425,000)
• Lowest-paying region: Northeast ($231,000)
• Percentage of employed oncologists who feel fairly compensated: 55 percent
• Percentage of oncologists who saw little or no change in compensation last year: 50 percent
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Here are 10 statistics on oncologist compensation for 2011:
• Median annual compensation of all oncologists: $285,000
• Median annual compensation of hospital oncologists: $375,000
• Percentage of oncologists who made $500,000 or more: 14 percent
• Percentage of oncologists who made $100,000 or less: 9 percent
• Median annual compensation of male oncologists: $320,000
• Median annual compensation of female oncologists: $225,000
• Highest-paying region: North Central ($425,000)
• Lowest-paying region: Northeast ($231,000)
• Percentage of employed oncologists who feel fairly compensated: 55 percent
• Percentage of oncologists who saw little or no change in compensation last year: 50 percent
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