Is Neonatology a Good Career in 2026?
Based on 31 approved physician salary reports
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 31 approved physician salary reports
Score Breakdown
Neonatology Compensation & Earnings
Neonatology Compensation
$395,000
$360,000 – $415,000(P25–P75)
Neonatology Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 31 approved salary reports
7 submissions
20 submissions
4 submissions
+22% salary growth from early career ($325,000) to mid-career ($397,500)
Estimate Your Take-Home
Based on median Neonatology salary of $395K/yr
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Take-Home Pay by State
How much a Neonatology physician actually keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes
Highest Take-Home States
Lowest Take-Home States
Tax impact: A Neonatology physician keeps $36,340 more per year in Alaska vs. California — a 9.2% difference on gross income of $395,000.
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 31 Neonatology physician reports — not job board estimates.
Job Market & Future Outlook
Training & Getting Started
4 years of post-medical-school training
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According to SalaryDr Career Intelligence data from 31 approved reports by Neonatology Physicians (as of November 2026), the Physician Career Score for Neonatology is 63/100. Median total compensation is $395,000, career satisfaction is 4.1/5, and 87% would choose the specialty again.