Is Occupational Medicine a Good Career in 2026?
Based on 28 approved physician salary reports
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 28 approved physician salary reports
Score Breakdown
Occupational Medicine Compensation & Earnings
Occupational Medicine Compensation
$370,000
$350,000 – $380,000(P25–P75)
Occupational Medicine Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 28 approved salary reports
6 submissions
17 submissions
5 submissions
+10% salary growth from early career ($336,305) to mid-career ($370,000)
Estimate Your Take-Home
Based on median Occupational Medicine salary of $370K/yr
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Take-Home Pay by State
How much a Occupational Medicine physician actually keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes
Highest Take-Home States
Lowest Take-Home States
Tax impact: A Occupational Medicine physician keeps $34,040 more per year in Alaska vs. California — a 9.2% difference on gross income of $370,000.
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 28 Occupational Medicine 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 28 approved reports by Occupational Medicine Physicians (as of September 2026), the Physician Career Score for Occupational Medicine is 65/100. Median total compensation is $370,000, career satisfaction is 4.2/5, and 96% would choose the specialty again.