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Avg. salary range
$198k–$290k
across regions
Hours / Day
10
Days / Week
4
working days
About this career
Physicians diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. Many refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
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Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Compassion
Are you able to understand how someone else is feeling without judgment? Do you reach out when you see someone in need of help?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Research
Are you able to easily collect information? Do you quickly identify higher priority information?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Education & Training
Doctorate Degree
A doctorate degree is the highest level of academic degree. In addition to a medical doctorate, you can earn this degree in almost any subject area. Doctorate degrees usually take at least four years to complete beyond undergraduate study.
Compensation
Columbia Basin
Washington
Low
$158,500
Average
$199,300
High
$213,100
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
4 on · 3 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 10 hours long, four days a week. This can vary based on work environment.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$229,000
Overall Rank
3rd
out of 199 careers
In Health Science
1st
out of 39 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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