How much is Ben Carson worth?

Ben Carson is worth a mind-boggling (pun intended) $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. But how did the political and medical figure amass that wealth? For one thing, being a neurosurgeon brings in a pretty penny. According to Glassdoor, these days, the average neurosurgeon rakes in about $571,814 annually.

What is Dr Carson's net worth?

In March 2017, President Donald Trump appointed Dr. Carson as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. According to a 2014 financial disclosure, at that time Dr. Carson's net worth was $26 million. An updated financial disclosure released in 2016 lowered his net worth estimate to $16 million.

What did Ben Carson do for a living?

Ben Carson is a well-known writer and neurosurgeon. One of his greatest accomplishments was separating conjoined twins who were physically connected at the head. Carson was also a presidential candidate at various times, though this mostly drew negative attention to him. He has also written a variety of popular books.