2026 Healthcare Compensation Report: Where the Money Is

Where you practice, and what you practice, can mean a six figure difference in take home pay. See the latest data on physician specialties, advanced practice roles, and state by state trends.

Where you practice, and what you practice, can mean a six figure difference in take home pay. Generation Health Search's 2026 Compensation Report pulls together the latest data on physician specialties, advanced practice roles, and state by state trends to give healthcare professionals a clear picture of where the money is.

Neurosurgery leads all specialties at a $788K median, followed closely by orthopedic and cardiothoracic surgery. Among non physician roles, nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) come out on top at $223K. And geography matters just as much as specialty: California, Washington, and New York post the highest raw salaries, while states like Iowa and Wyoming offer the best purchasing power once taxes and cost of living are factored in.

Use this report to benchmark your next offer, plan a specialty, or explore where your next opportunity could pay off the most.