The 15 highest-paying jobs for doctors

Average annual income: $137,480

Growth outlook (2014-2024): +14%

What they do: Podiatrists provide medical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg problems; they diagnose illnesses; treat injuries; and perform surgery involving the lower extremities.

Average annual income: $142,830

Growth outlook (2014-2024): +18%

What they do: Prosthodontists construct oral prostheses to replace missing teeth and other oral structures to correct deformation of mouth and jaws.

Average annual income: $166,810

Growth outlook (2014-2024): +18%

What they do: Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients' teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They also provide advice for taking care of the teeth and gums.

Average annual income: $168,580

Growth outlook (2014-2024): +18%

What they do: "All other specialists" are dentists who are not listed separately.

Average annual income: $175,400

Growth outlook (2014-2024): +14%

What they do: Pediatricians diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries.

Average annual income: $182,700

Growth outlook (2014-2024): +14%

What they do: Psychiatrists diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.

Average annual income: $186,320

Growth outlook (2014-2024): +14%

What they do: Family and general practitioners diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population.

Average annual income: $189,760

Growth outlook (2014-2024): +14%

What they do: "All other" physicians and surgeons are those not listed separately. They typically provide medical care and/or perform surgical procedures on patients.

Average annual income: $190,530

Growth outlook (2014-2024): +14%

What they do: General internists diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems.

Average annual income: $201,030

Growth outlook (2014-2024): +18%

What they do: Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental misalignments and oral cavity anomalies; and design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws.

Average annual income: $214,750

Growth outlook (2014-2024): +14%

What they do: Obstetricians and gynecologists provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth, and diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system.

Average annual income: $219,600

Growth outlook (2014-2024): +18%

What they do: Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects.

Average annual income: $240,440

Growth outlook (2014-2024): +14%

What they do: Surgeons treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.

Average annual income: $246,320

Growth outlook (2014-2024): +14%

What they do: Anesthesiologists administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.