5 Least Competitive Medical Specialties in America

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In this article, we will look at the 5 least competitive medical specialities in America. We have also discussed the state of the healthcare industry in the US in another article. If you are interested in reading about that along with a more extensive list, head straight to the 15 Least Competitive Medical Specialities in America.

5. Pathology

Average US Senior Score: 229

The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data for Physicians, specifically Pathologists, as of May 2022 reveals notable figures. Nationally, there were 12,320 employed with a mean hourly wage of $121.56 and an annual mean wage of $252,850. The industry profile highlights that the highest levels of employment were in the Offices of Physicians, with 4,500 jobs and an hourly mean wage of $127.77. Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories followed closely with 3,550 jobs and an hourly mean wage of $140.07. Pathologists in Outpatient Care Centers had the highest mean hourly wage at $185.17 and an annual mean wage of $385,160.

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