Among the highest-paid doctors, according the survey of 24, 000 physicians: Radiologists: $315, 000 Orthopedic surgeons: $315, 000 Cardiologists: $314, 000 Anesthesiologists: $309, 000 Urologists: $309, 000 Among the lowest paid: Pediatricians: $156, 000 Family medicine doctors: $158, 000 Internal medicine doctors: $165, 000 Diabeticians / endocrinologists: $168, 000 Psychiatrists: $170, 000 You'll notice that the doctors most people see most often the pediatricians, family doctors and internists who handle regular checkups and most illnesses make the least money.