Is Addiction Medicine a Good Career in 2026?
Treating substance use disorders and behavioral addictions through evidence-based medical approaches.
Based on 17 approved physician salary reports
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 17 approved physician salary reports
* Limited data — score may shift as more physicians contribute
Score Breakdown
Addiction Medicine Compensation & Earnings
Addiction Medicine Compensation
$315,000
$285,000 – $340,000(P25–P75)
Addiction Medicine Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 17 approved salary reports
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+22% salary growth from early career ($275,000) to mid-career ($335,000)
Estimate Your Take-Home
Based on median Addiction Medicine salary of $315K/yr
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Take-Home Pay by State
How much a Addiction Medicine physician actually keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes
Highest Take-Home States
Lowest Take-Home States
Tax impact: A Addiction Medicine physician keeps $28,980 more per year in Alaska vs. California — a 9.2% difference on gross income of $315,000.
Assumes single filer, standard deduction, W-2 employment. State rates from Tax Foundation 2025. Gross salaries from BLS OEWS May 2024. FICA includes Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600) and Medicare (1.45% + 0.9% above $200K). Actual take-home varies with deductions, filing status, and local taxes.
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Career Lifestyle
Career Reality: By the Numbers
Real data from 17 Addiction Medicine physician reports — not job board estimates.
Job Market & Future Outlook
Training & Getting Started
4 years of post-medical-school training, with subspecialty fellowship options
Subspecialty Fellowships
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According to SalaryDr Career Intelligence data from 17 approved reports by Addiction Medicine Physicians (as of November 2026), the Physician Career Score for Addiction Medicine is 62/100. Median total compensation is $315,000, career satisfaction is 4.2/5, and 100% would choose the specialty again.