Median Weekly Earnings by Gender and Medical Profession (2003-2009) #2179487 (License: Personal Use)

This chart displays median weekly earnings for two medical professions-physicians and surgeons, and pharmacists-by gender from 2003 to 2009. Male physicians and surgeons earned significantly more than their female counterparts each year, while male pharmacists also outearned female pharmacists, though the gap narrowed slightly over time. Female pharmacists showed the most consistent growth, surpassing female physicians/surgeons in later years.

Used in labor economics, healthcare policy, or gender equity reports to illustrate wage disparities in medicine; targets researchers, policymakers, students, and professionals seeking historical compensation insights.