How much are residents earning in 2018, and are they satisfied with their earnings? How much debt do they have? More than 1900 residents in 29-plus specialties told us how much they earn, as well as the hours they work, how much scut work they have, and what their relationships with attendings, nurses, and PAs are like. All participants were enrolled in US medical resident programs. Average resident salary appears to be trending upward. Over the past 3 years, the average salary has increased by about 7%. The average salary for residents overall is $59,300 … read more