Cardiologists vs. Radiologists vs. Anesthesiologists vs. Emergency medicine physicians vs. Dermatologists
| Measure | Cardiologists | Radiologists | Anesthesiologists | Emergency medicine physicians | Dermatologists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage (May 2025) | $496,010 | $420,860 | $391,490 | $335,550 | $328,730 |
| 10th percentile wage | $107,190 | $89,010 | $101,460 | $103,610 | $102,810 |
| 90th percentile wage | $712,130 | $594,410 | $557,130 | $495,910 | $578,560 |
| Employment (May 2025) | 17,290 | 26,770 | 38,760 | 32,880 | 11,370 |
| Projected change, 2025 to 2035 | +4.8% | +3.4% | +3.6% | +3.2% | +6.8% |
| Openings per year | 500 | 700 | 1,100 | 900 | 400 |
| Typical entry education | Doctoral or professional degree | Doctoral or professional degree | Doctoral or professional degree | Doctoral or professional degree | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Related work experience | None | None | None | None | None |
| On-the-job training | Internship/residency | Internship/residency | Internship/residency | Internship/residency | Internship/residency |
| O*NET Job Zone (1 to 5) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Self-employed share | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 4% |
| Top skills | Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking, Writing | Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Monitoring, Active Listening | Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Speaking | Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Speaking | |
| Licenses and certifications in our library | None listed | None listed | None listed | None listed | None listed |
Wages Verified data describe all workers in each occupation, not starting pay. Growth and openings are Official projection. Highlighted cells mark the highest median wage and fastest projected growth.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: National Center for O*NET Development for USDOL/ETA, O*NET 31.0 Database (August 2026 release). Database release 31.0, August 2026; element dates vary by occupation. Published August 25, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.