The physician workforce, like virtually every other industry, was greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, seeing staggering job losses as the virus—and the economic fallout associated with it—swept the nation. However, due to the ongoing pandemic, physicians are obviously essential in a way that most other professions currently are not, and hiring remains steady, with the healthcare industry adding back more than 250,000 jobs during July, August, and September.

Where is the demand for physicians the greatest, though? We analyzed data from our jobs website to determine what states currently have the highest inventory of openings. Here are the top three states where physicians are needed most.

1. California

Average Annual Physician Salary in California: $203,320

Noteworthy Openings in California:

• Pediatric Hospitalist in California – Antioch, CA
• Locum FP/IM Physician needed in Willow, CA. Pay is $95/hour – Willow, CA
• Prestige Aesthetic Consultant – Southern California – Irvine, CA
• Family Practice Physician – Chico, CA
• Outpatient Psychiatrist Locums Job in Northern California | Four to Five Days Per Week – California

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2. Pennsylvania

Average Annual Physician Salary in Pennsylvania: $201,220

Noteworthy Openings in Pennsylvania:

• Great Family Medicine Locums Job in Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania
• Wound Care Physician – Hershey, PA
• Diagnostic Radiology Physician – Cedarhurst, PA
• New Gastroenterologist Job in Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania
• Anesthesiology Physician – Seneca, PA

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3. New York

Average Annual Physician Salary in New York: $194,070

Noteworthy Openings in New York:

• Looking for multiple Physicians to assist in Brooklyn, NY starting ASAP! – Brooklyn, NY
• Full-Time Psychiatrist Locums Job in Staten Island, New York – Staten Island, NY
• Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician – Roslyn Heights, NY
• IM Physician Needed for Single-Specialty Group in Upstate New York – New York
• Outpatient Primary Care Physician for NY College Town With Work/Life Balance – Oneonta, NY

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Disclaimer: The viewpoint expressed in this article is the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the viewpoint of the owners or employees at Healthcare Staffing Innovations, LLC.