How much do doctors get paid?

Sounds like you are only interested in the money to me. Some make a lot some not so.

ALL types of medical doctors must go through many, many years of schooling. A surgeon doesn't need any more than a pediatrician- all need medical school plus internship plus residency plus specialization and continuing education to keep their licenses. Being a medical doctor requires you to keep learning for the rest of your career- and has VERY long hours. If you're shirking at the idea of the schooling, perhaps you should look into being a nurse instead, which still requires specialization and schooling but less than a doctor. The pay varies hugely by specialty and area of the country, as well as whether you're hospital or private practice. On top of that, doctors may be paid well but they also tend to end school hugely in debt. Most medical doctors I knew were in debt and scrounging pennies long after I was comfortable, despite making more per year than I did.