With National Doctors’ Day approaching on March 30 and family physicians earning an average annual salary of about $238,000, the personal finance company WalletHub has released its report on 2026’s Best and Worst States for Doctors. The report aims to highlight where doctors can achieve the greatest financial success and enjoy the strongest working conditions. Maryland came in ranked 43rd overall (9th worst).
To determine the top states for doctors (and for patients seeking high-quality care) WalletHub evaluated all 50 states and the District of Columbia using 19 key metrics. These factors range from physicians’ average annual wages to hospitals per capita and the quality of each state’s public hospital system.
Practicing in Maryland (1=Best, 25=Avg.):
- Overall Rank: 43rd
- 42nd – Avg. Annual Wage of Physicians (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
- 42nd – Avg. Monthly Starting Salary of Physicians (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
- 19th – Insured Population Rate
- 45th – Projected % of Population Aged 65 & Older by 2030
- 46th – Projected Physicians per Capita by 2032
- 27th – Punitiveness of State Medical Board
- 33rd – Malpractice Award Payout Amount per Capita
- 44th – Annual Malpractice Liability Insurance Rate
For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-states-for-doctors/11376
