WalletHub Ranks Best and Worst States for Doctors in the U.S.

A WalletHub study has ranked all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia based on 19 metrics measuring physician well-being, including real income, malpractice exposure, and burnout risk. The analysis highlights significant geographic disparities in the conditions under which doctors practice. States were evaluated on factors such as average annual wage, cost of living, hospital quality, malpractice lawsuit payouts, and physician density. The report does not specify which states ranked highest or lowest, but it underscores how location directly impacts a doctor's financial stability, legal environment, and overall job satisfaction. The findings are intended to inform physicians' career decisions and policy discussions around healthcare workforce distribution.