Third Year in a Row! Montana Ranked as the Top State for Doctors

For the third year in a row, Montana was named the top state for doctors, based on 19 key metrics and research by WalletHub. The research showed Montana is the top state for physician opportunity and has the lowest physician burnout rate.

Montana earned the top spot on this list in 2021, 2023, 2024, and now 2025.

Top 5 States for Doctors 2025:

Montana
Indiana
South Dakota
Iowa
Utah

From the WalletHub article:

In-Depth Look at the Best States for Doctors

Montana

Montana is the best state for doctors, and it boasts one of the top hospital systems in the country. Nearly 82% of patients in Montana gave their hospital a score of 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 to 10. Montana doctors are also well compensated. For example, the state has one of the highest average incomes for anesthesiologists, at nearly $372,000, in addition to high yearly incomes for psychiatrists and surgeons, who earn above $260,000 and almost $400,000 on average, respectively.

The Treasure State is also good on doctors’ mental well-being, as it has the lowest physician burnout rate. That bodes well for medical residents who train in Montana, as nearly 63% of them end up staying in-state, the second-highest retention rate in the country. Additionally, Montana enjoys both a high number of hospitals per 100,000 residents and physician assistants per 1,000 residents.

Click here to read the full article on WalletHub.