How AI, Workforce Shortages, and Shifting Pay Are Redefining Medicine
Doximity's 2026 Physician Compensation Report
Why physicians are leaving, staying, and negotiating harder.
Physician pay grew 2% this year, but that's not the whole story. This year's report breaks down compensation by specialty, metro area, and employment setting, plus how AI, workforce shortages, and shifting priorities are changing the way physicians practice and plan their careers.
New this year: How AI is already affecting physician workload, compensation expectations, and job security.
44%
of physicians say they are somewhat or very likely to leave clinical practice within the next two years.
"About three out of four physicians said they are willing to accept lower pay if it would result in greater autonomy or work-life balance."
— 2026 Physician Compensation Report
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