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    • Orthodontists

    Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training

    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. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training

    Surgeons

    Physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Doctoral degree

    Obstetricians and Gynecologists

    Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Doctoral degree

    Psychiatrists

    Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training

    Anesthesiologists

    Physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery or other medical procedures.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training

    Family and General Practitioners

    Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

    • Average Salary:$201,100
    • Most Common Education:Doctoral degree

    Dermatologists

    Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases or other conditions of the skin.

    • Average Salary:$200,890
    • Most Common Education:Doctoral degree

    Allergists and Immunologists

    Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.

    • Average Salary:$200,890
    • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training

    Physicians and Surgeons

    All physicians and surgeons not listed separately.

    • Average Salary:$200,890
    • Most Common Education:Not available