Is Endocrinology a Good Career in 2026?
Managing hormonal disorders including diabetes, thyroid disease, and metabolic conditions.
Based on 61 verified physician submissions + BLS employment projections
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 61 verified physician submissions + BLS employment projections
Score Breakdown
Demand score powered by BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034): 3.3% projected growth (as fast as average)
Endocrinology Compensation & Earnings
Endocrinology Compensation
$360,000
$335,000 – $370,000(P25–P75)
Endocrinology Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 61 verified submissions
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1 submissions
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+22% salary growth from early career ($299,000) to mid-career ($365,000)
Best States for Endocrinologists (After Tax)
| State | Median Salary | After-Tax Income | Demand Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $400,000(2) | $378,040 | Very High(5,000 jobs) |
| Missouri | $367,020 | $349,770 | Limited(90 jobs) |
| Montana | $370,000(4) | $348,910 | Low(270 jobs) |
| Illinois | $365,000(13) | $346,933 | High(1,660 jobs) |
| Alabama | $360,000(7) | $343,080 | Low(270 jobs) |
Estimate Your Take-Home
Based on median Endocrinology salary of $360K/yr
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Take-Home Pay by State
How much a Endocrinology physician actually keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes
Highest Take-Home States
Lowest Take-Home States
Tax impact: A Endocrinology physician keeps $203,000 more per year in Georgia vs. Tennessee — a 56.4% 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 61 verified Endocrinology physicians — not job board estimates.
What Physicians Actually Say
Thematic analysis of career insights from Endocrinology physicians. Based on 3 anonymized responses.
About the Career (2 responses)
Compensation
50%1 physician mentioned this
“I wish I knew salary at the VA hospital practically stays unchanged for a decade”— Government, 12 yrs
Lifestyle
50%1 physician mentioned this
“Outpatient, allows for balanced lifestyle, no emergencies”— Hospital Employed, 4 yrs
Call Burden
50%1 physician mentioned this
“I wish I knew salary at the VA hospital practically stays unchanged for a decade”— Government, 12 yrs
About the Lifestyle (1 responses)
Call Impact
100%1 physician mentioned this
“Very rare after hours calls. No hospital”— Hospital Employed, 4 yrs
Job Market & Future Outlook
Job Market Outlook
BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034) for Endocrinology
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034. Includes wage/salary and self-employed physicians.
AI & Automation Impact
AI-powered insulin pumps help patients between visits, but the endocrinologist manages the complex hormonal interplay that algorithms cannot navigate.
Training & Getting Started
5 years of post-medical-school training, with subspecialty fellowship options
Subspecialty Fellowships
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According to SalaryDr Career Intelligence data from 61 verified Endocrinologists (as of August 2026), the Physician Career Score for Endocrinology is 62/100. Median total compensation is $360,000, career satisfaction is 4.1/5, and 92% would choose the specialty again. The BLS reports 73,200 practicing Endocrinologists nationally with 3.3% projected growth (2024-2034).