Is Hematology Oncology a Good Career in 2026?
Treating blood disorders and cancers through chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
Based on 121 verified physician submissions
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 121 verified physician submissions
Score Breakdown
Hematology Oncology Compensation & Earnings
Hematology Oncology Compensation
$495,000
$435,000 – $550,000(P25–P75)
Hematology Oncology Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 121 verified submissions
9 submissions
6 submissions
29 submissions
78 submissions
14 submissions
+25% salary growth from early career ($400,000) to mid-career ($500,000)
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 121 verified Hematology Oncology physicians — not job board estimates.
What Physicians Actually Say
Thematic analysis of career insights from Hematology Oncology physicians. Based on 10 anonymized responses.
About the Lifestyle (5 responses)
Call Impact
60%3 physicians mentioned this
“I alternate between a 4 and 5 day work week. I take call from home 2-3 weekends a month which adds up to The amount listed in the bonus pay section. The only downside is a 90 minute commute As I try to avoid staying away from my primary home even as a Locum.”— Independent / Contract-Based, 2 yrs
“4.5 clinic days, 1 in 3 calls (light rounding duty on weekends). Light hospital coverage during week. Dedicated NP. Longer commute but still home 430-6. System values physicians and I feel appreciated every day by admin and patients.”— Hospital Employed, 1 yrs
Family Time
40%2 physicians mentioned this
“I alternate between a 4 and 5 day work week. I take call from home 2-3 weekends a month which adds up to The amount listed in the bonus pay section. The only downside is a 90 minute commute As I try to avoid staying away from my primary home even as a Locum.”— Independent / Contract-Based, 2 yrs
“4.5 clinic days, 1 in 3 calls (light rounding duty on weekends). Light hospital coverage during week. Dedicated NP. Longer commute but still home 430-6. System values physicians and I feel appreciated every day by admin and patients.”— Hospital Employed, 1 yrs
Job Market & Future Outlook
Training & Getting Started
6 years of post-medical-school training, with subspecialty fellowship options
Subspecialty Fellowships
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According to SalaryDr Career Intelligence data from 121 verified Hematologist/Oncologists (as of August 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.