9. Pediatrics
Earnings per year: $212K
Average work hours per week: 43
Total score: 19
Whether you want to be your own boss and start up your own practice or you want to join a group of doctors and work for a practice one thing is for sure – as a pediatrician, you’ll work around 43 hours per week on average. Also, there are thrills of working with children, but only if you don’t mind poopy diapers and slimy noses. However, this is one of the lowest-paying specialties on our list of doctor specialties with best lifestyle, and only half of the pediatricians, or 53% to be more precise, are feeling fairly compensated. It’s quite interesting to note that three-quarters of pediatricians are married and have spiritual or religious beliefs as well as more than one close friend, while 52% of them is happy.
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