8. Obstetrics and gynecology
Hours above family practice: 278
Up next in our list of doctors and specialists who work the longest hours is obstetrics and gynecology that represent the specialty in which there is the greatest number of women. They account for 55% of all doctors who specialized in this field. Obstetrician and gynecologist dedicate 278 hours more to work compared to family doctors. They estimated their burnout at 4.32 on the scale 1 to 7, which is tenth highest point among all specialties. On average, they earn $277,000 annually, and almost half of them think they are fairly compensated.