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Which generally makes more money, a doctor/surgeon or a lawyer?

if they are both good.

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Answer #1

It depends on how good they are at their profession and what they specialize in

Answer #2

I agree with Colleen. Expect to make 6 figures in either profession but specializing in something rakes in more dough than GP.

Answer #3

Median incomes according to ONET (national database)

Family and General Practitioners: $160,530 Psychiatrists: $160,230 Internists: $166,400+
Surgeons: $166,400+ Lawyers: $113,240 Judges: $112,830

Answer #4

Hmm, that’s interesting. So basically, a family doctor makes more that a surgeon?

Answer #5

No? 166 is still larger than 160? also, there’s a little plus sign there which i’m pretty sure means they make more than 166.

Answer #6

Oh and remember, these are median incomes. I am pretty sure that surgeons have higher earning capacities than general practitioners do. So the surgeons probably make a lot more on the higher end if they’re really good.

Answer #7

a surgeon makes more money but a doctor makes very good also.

Answer #8

Oh, sorry… I thought the list was from greatest to least. :P

Answer #9

oh, lol! i didnt even realize it sort of came out that way, no it was completely coincidental. I was just searching in a random order…

Answer #10

Haha, that’s fine. :P

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