Is Allergy & Immunology a Good Career in 2026?
Diagnosing and treating allergic diseases and immune system disorders.
Based on 40 verified physician submissions
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 40 verified physician submissions
Score Breakdown
Allergy & Immunology Compensation & Earnings
Allergy & Immunology Compensation
$360,000
$322,955 – $390,000(P25–P75)
Allergy & Immunology Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 40 verified submissions
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+11% salary growth from early career ($330,000) to mid-career ($365,000)
Estimate Your Take-Home
Based on median Allergy & Immunology salary of $360K/yr
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Take-Home Pay by State
How much a Allergy & Immunology physician actually keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes
Highest Take-Home States
Lowest Take-Home States
Tax impact: A Allergy & Immunology physician keeps $33,120 more per year in Alaska vs. California — a 9.2% difference on gross income of $360,000.
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 40 verified Allergy & Immunology physicians — not job board estimates.
What Physicians Actually Say
Thematic analysis of career insights from Allergy & Immunology physicians. Based on 1 anonymized responses.
About the Lifestyle (1 responses)
Predictable Schedule
100%1 physician mentioned this
“Tertiary referral location including ambulatory and weekday call / supervision of allergy fellows , no weekends.”— Multi-Specialty Group, 30 yrs
Call Impact
100%1 physician mentioned this
“Tertiary referral location including ambulatory and weekday call / supervision of allergy fellows , no weekends.”— Multi-Specialty Group, 30 yrs
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 40 verified Allergist/Immunologists (as of August 2026), the Physician Career Score for Allergy & Immunology is 63/100. Median total compensation is $360,000, career satisfaction is 4.0/5, and 90% would choose the specialty again.