Especially after the pandemic, there has been a rise in awareness among people about mental health issues. People have started publicly advocating for mental health treatments on social media platforms. This has significantly increased the demand for psychiatrists in India and has almost made it one of the highest-paying medical jobs in India. The average salary for psychiatrists in India with 4-5 years of experience is ₹981,232 per annum. The average salary for experienced psychiatrists in India is ₹1,220,838 per annum and the highest salary goes up to ₹3 million per annum.
Emergency care physicians are medical professionals who provide urgent treatment in emergency situations like an accident, heart attack, or trauma. They immediately diagnose the health condition of the patients and offer treatment. The average salary of an emergency medicine physicians in India is ₹1,078,033 per year and the highest salary can go to 2 million rupees in a year.
This is another highest paying medical job with an average salary of ₹1,300,000 per year. The highest salary goes up to ₹7,000,000 per year. They perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery like facelifts. Plastic surgeons also do surgeries to treat burns or scars.
These are commonly called skin doctors. The main role of a dermatologist is to diagnose skin issues or diseases and provide treatment for the same. They also perform treatments like laser treatment for hair removal, biopsies, and microneedling. The average salary of a dermatologist physician in India is ₹1,214,572 per year which can go up to rupees 5 million per year.
Both the jobs of obstetrician and gynecologist deal with the female reproductive system, but they are different. A gynecologist is concerned with the overall reproductive health of women and treats issues like infertility, PCOD, and PCOS. An obstetrician deals with health during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. The average salary of an Obstetrician and Gynecologist in India is ₹1,541,841 per annum which can go up to ₹5 million.
Performs a medical examination to diagnose eye diseases and provide treatment. They are also proficient in performing surgeries like laser vision correction procedures or cataract surgeries. The average salary of an Ophthalmologist in India is ₹1,203,482 per annum and the highest salary is ₹3 million per annum. Surgery, diagnosis and treatment planning, and laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) are the most in-demand skills for ophthalmologists that increase their chances of earning a high salary
These are doctors that treat muscle and bone diseases like arthritis, osteoporosis, and tendonitis. They conduct a physical examination and suggest proper treatments like physiotherapy, or injections to improve joint movement. The average salary of rheumatologists in India is ₹2,400,000 per year with a maximum range of ₹5 million per year..
Another highest paying job of a pediatrician. They are specialists who treat health conditions in children, infants, or adolescents. They main responsibility of a pediatrician is to examine children and diagnose health conditions, administer vaccines and suggest food supplements for children’s growth and development. The average salary of a pediatrician in India is ₹1,183,072 which can go up to ₹3 million for professionals with the right skills and plenty of experience.
These are doctors that care and treat for elderly people above 65 years of age. Geriatric physicians diagnose chronic illnesses or disabilities in older people. They mostly diagnose and treat diseases like dementia, fractures, and poor mobility. The average salary of a geriatric physician in India is ₹1,016,976 per year.
These doctors diagnose diseases through imaging techniques like CT scans, X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound. They analyze reports, diagnose diseases, and suggest medical treatments. There is a huge demand for radiologists today because physicians or specialists usually suggest an ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI in case of critical illnesses. The average salary of a radiologist in India is ₹2,200,000 per year which can even go up to ₹5 million per year.