Introduction. Strengthening of human resources, developing sustainable solutions related to their retention and improving professional skills is currently a paramount task in health policy. The causes of the real problems of health workers are varied and complex. Personnel problems depend on many factors, some of which are difficult to assess at the government level. Material and methods. The study is based on sociological data. The survey involved 2836 physicians of medical organizations of various ownership forms in the Far Eastern Federal District of the Russian Federation in 2017-2018. Sociological data are collected using a specially designed questionnaire consisting of 24 questions. Analysis of statistical data was performed by calculating relative and average values, using one-way analysis of variance. Results. Statistical analysis showed significant differences in satisfaction with working conditions among physicians of state, occupational and private clinics. According to the selected criteria, physicians of private organizations on a five-point scale have a good level of satisfaction with working conditions, physicians of occupational and state organizations are medium, low and very low. In the study there was revealed statistical differences among groups in the main factors of motivation. Discussion. The study revealed statistically significant differences in satisfaction with the working conditions of physicians of state, occupational and private clinics. Conclusion. The results of the study made it possible to determine the problems of satisfaction with the working conditions of physicians in the three health sectors and can be used to develop a health development strategy.