Number five, cardiology. Cardiologists  make an average salary of $490,000,  

and work an average of 58 hours per week,  yielding an average hourly wage of $169 per hour.

Number four, ear, nose, and throat.  ENT physicians have an average salary  

of $469,000 per year and work an average of  53 hours per week, averaging $177 per hour.

Number three, dermatology.  Dermatologists earn on average $438,000  

and work an average of 45 hours  per week, averaging $195 per hour.

Number two, orthopedic surgery. Orthopedic  surgeons’ average annual salary is $557,000  

and they work an average of 57 hours per week,  yielding an hourly wage of $195 per hour.

Number one, plastic surgery. Plastic surgeons  make an average of $576,000 per year and work  

an average of 52 hours/week, giving us an  hourly wage of approximately $222 per hour.

It is important to mention that these  are averages, and variation is expected.  

Even within specialties, salary and weekly hours  can vary widely depending on the type of practice,  

geography, and numerous other factors.

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