Is Hematology Oncology a Good Career in 2026?
Treating blood disorders and cancers through chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
Based on 126 approved physician salary reports
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 126 approved physician salary reports
Score Breakdown
Hematology Oncology Compensation & Earnings
Hematology Oncology Compensation
$495,000
$430,000 – $550,000(P25–P75)
Hematology Oncology Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 126 approved salary reports
12 submissions
9 submissions
31 submissions
80 submissions
15 submissions
+24% salary growth from early career ($400,000) to mid-career ($497,500)
Estimate Your Take-Home
Based on median Hematology Oncology salary of $495K/yr
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Take-Home Pay by State
How much a Hematology Oncology physician actually keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes
Highest Take-Home States
Lowest Take-Home States
Tax impact: A Hematology Oncology physician keeps $45,540 more per year in Alaska vs. California — a 9.2% difference on gross income of $495,000.
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 126 Hematology Oncology physician reports — not job board estimates.
What Physicians Actually Say
Themes across 6 written answers from Hematology Oncology physicians.
About the Lifestyle (6 answers)
Call Impact
67%4 answers mention this
Family Time
33%2 answers mention this
Job Market & Future Outlook
Training & Getting Started
6 years of post-medical-school training, with subspecialty fellowship options
Subspecialty Fellowships
Physicians Also Consider
Explore Hematology Oncology
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According to SalaryDr Career Intelligence data from 126 approved reports by Hematologist/Oncologists (as of November 2026), the Physician Career Score for Hematology Oncology is 65/100. Median total compensation is $495,000, career satisfaction is 3.9/5, and 91% would choose the specialty again.