Medical ethicists often work as college professors in college departments of religion, philosophy, and health specialties. Philosophy and religion teachers earned median annual salaries of $71,890 in May 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Salaries ranged from less thanĀ $38,860 to $135,170 or more. Health specialties professors earned salaries that ranged from less thanĀ $43,370 to $208,000+ or more. Medical schools tend to pay more than other academic institutions. Medical ethicists who are employed as consultants for hospitals have incomes that are comparable to college teachers. Upper-level salaries for medical ethicists are usually $100,000 or more.
Benefits for salaried medical ethicists depend on the employer; however, they usually include such items as health insurance, retirement or 401(k) plans, and paid vacation days. Self-employed professionals must provide their own benefits.
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