大公司码工会比家庭医生收入高， 但总体还是医生高些。

Generally, primary care doctors earn higher average salaries than most programmers, but top-tier software engineers at big tech companies (like Google, Meta) can quickly reach or exceed those figures, especially with stock, though it takes years of training for doctors to reach peak earnings, while engineers start earning sooner and can hit high incomes faster, say around 22 years old vs. 30s for doctors. Doctors have a longer, more expensive path (med school, residency), while engineers can hit $150k+ much earlier, with top engineers potentially earning $400k-$600k+ annually. 

Primary Care Doctor Salary Snapshot

• Starting: Around $260,000+ as an attending after residency, with significant debt.
• Average: $350,000 - $375,000+, depending on location and specialization.
• Top Earners: Can exceed $600,000, especially specialists.
• Path: Long, expensive education (4 years college + 4 years med school + 3-4 years residency). 

Software Engineer Salary Snapshot

• Entry-Level: Can earn $100k-$150k+ quickly, especially in tech hubs.
• Mid-to-Senior (Big Tech): $225,000 - $450,000+ (including stock) is common after 4-10 years.
• Top Earners: Some engineers at major tech firms can reach $400k-$600k+ or more with high stock grants.
• Path: Shorter education (4-year degree usually), faster entry into high-paying roles, but requires continuous learning. 

Key Differences in Salary Trajectory

• Early Career: Engineers earn high salaries much sooner, potentially surpassing doctors in early earnings.
• Peak Earnings: Doctors generally have higher long-term earning potential, especially as specialists, but it takes decades.
• Volatility: Engineer pay is heavily tied to stock market and company performance; doctor pay is more stable but can be impacted by insurance/practice economics.