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A comprehensive guide to Physician licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$254,423 / yr

Min. Education

Varies by state board

Job Outlook

See salary section for local market context

Top Paying State

Wyoming

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
WY
WyomingCompact: No
$373,100High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencySpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
ND
North DakotaCompact: Yes
$347,240High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
ME
MaineCompact: Yes
$344,170High CoL Adjusted
Tied to businessSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
MN
MinnesotaCompact: Pending
$323,830High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
SC
South CarolinaCompact: Yes
$320,620High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
LA
LouisianaCompact: No
$312,990High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
Showing 1-6 of 50 states