1. Neurosurgery
Average annual wage: $609,639
On top of our list of medical specialties that make the most money is the medical specialty neurosurgery. In order to become a neurosurgeon, you need to study more than 10 years and gain years of experience. Neurosurgeons perform surgeries of the nervous system especially on the brain and the spinal cord. This kind of surgeries are extremely dangerous and one wrong move could have permanent consequences to patient’s health. This is why neurosurgeons are making the most money and we can’t say they are not deserving the big paycheck.
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This was our list of 20 medical specialties that make the most money. Keep in mind that the annual wage is average and can vary from one country to another.
