The 15 highest-paying jobs for doctors

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Pediatricians rake in about $175,400 a year, on average.

We tend to assume everyone sporting a lab coat and stethoscope is bringing home the big bucks - but that's certainly more true for doctors in some medical specialties than others.

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For instance, the average optometrist makes $113,000 a year, while the average surgeon earns double that.

Here are the top 15 highest-paying jobs for medical doctors, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

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