Is Hematology Oncology a Good Career in 2026?

Treating blood disorders and cancers through chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.

Based on BLS employment data and national physician surveys

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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

1
Alaska
Gross: $300,000 · Tax rate: 28.7%
$214,033
+$27,600/yr
2
Florida
Gross: $300,000 · Tax rate: 28.7%
$214,033
+$27,600/yr
3
Nevada
Gross: $300,000 · Tax rate: 28.7%
$214,033
+$27,600/yr
4
New Hampshire
Gross: $300,000 · Tax rate: 28.7%
$214,033
+$27,600/yr
5
South Dakota
Gross: $300,000 · Tax rate: 28.7%
$214,033
+$27,600/yr

Lowest Take-Home States

47
California
Gross: $300,000 · Tax rate: 37.9%
$186,433
−$27,600/yr
48
Oregon
Gross: $300,000 · Tax rate: 37.7%
$187,033
−$27,000/yr
49
District of Columbia
Gross: $300,000 · Tax rate: 37.6%
$187,333
−$26,700/yr
50
Hawaii
Gross: $300,000 · Tax rate: 37.5%
$187,633
−$26,400/yr
51
Minnesota
Gross: $300,000 · Tax rate: 36.9%
$189,433
−$24,600/yr

Tax impact: A Hematology Oncology physician keeps $27,600 more per year in Alaska vs. California — a 9.2% difference on gross income of $300,000.

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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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Training Path

4 years of post-medical-school training, with subspecialty fellowship options

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Data sources: BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (May 2024) \u2022 BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034)
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