Is Sleep Medicine a Good Career in 2026?
Based on 14 approved physician salary reports
Sleep Medicine Compensation & Earnings
Sleep Medicine Compensation
$400,000
$370,000 – $410,000(P25–P75)
Sleep Medicine Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 14 approved salary reports
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+15% salary growth from early career ($350,000) to mid-career ($402,500)
Estimate Your Take-Home
Based on median Sleep Medicine salary of $400K/yr
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Take-Home Pay by State
How much a Sleep Medicine physician actually keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes
Highest Take-Home States
Lowest Take-Home States
Tax impact: A Sleep Medicine physician keeps $36,800 more per year in Alaska vs. California — a 9.2% difference on gross income of $400,000.
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 14 Sleep 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 14 approved reports by Sleep Medicine Physicians (as of September 2026), Sleep Medicine is a medical specialty. Median total compensation is $400,000, career satisfaction is 4.2/5, and 100% would choose the specialty again.