5 Highest Paid Medical Specialties in the World

2. Radiation Oncology

National Average Salary: $446,250

Radiation oncology involves the use of high-energy radiation to treat cancer and certain benign conditions. Radiation oncologists are specialized physicians who plan and administer radiation therapy to target cancer cells, aiming to destroy them while sparing healthy tissues. The treatment may be used alone or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.