Is Interventional Pain Management a Good Career in 2026?
Treating chronic pain through targeted procedures and multidisciplinary approaches.
Based on BLS data + SalaryDr physician reports
Interventional Pain Management Compensation & Earnings
Take-Home Pay by State
How much a Interventional Pain Management physician actually keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes
Highest Take-Home States
Lowest Take-Home States
Tax impact: A Interventional Pain Management physician keeps $27,600 more per year in Alaska vs. California — a 9.2% difference on gross income of $300,000.
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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Job Market & Future Outlook
Training & Getting Started
4 years of post-medical-school training, with subspecialty fellowship options
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According to SalaryDr Career Intelligence data from 4 approved reports by Interventional Pain Physicians (as of October 2026), Interventional Pain Management is a medical specialty. Median total compensation is $0, career satisfaction is 5.0/5, and 100% would choose the specialty again.