Is Urology a Good Career in 2026?
Treating urinary tract and male reproductive conditions surgically and medically.
Based on 89 approved physician salary reports + BLS employment projections
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 89 approved physician salary reports + BLS employment projections
Score Breakdown
Demand score powered by BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034): 3.9% projected growth (as fast as average)
Urology Compensation & Earnings
Urology Compensation
$600,000
$560,000 – $695,000(P25–P75)
Urology Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 89 approved salary reports
25 submissions
1 submissions
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55 submissions
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+13% salary growth from early career ($529,140) to mid-career ($600,000)
Best States for Urologists (After Tax)
| State | Median Salary | After-Tax Income | Demand Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $900,000(2) | $859,500 | Moderate(690 jobs) |
| Texas | $800,000(2) | $800,000 | Limited |
| Louisiana | $822,000(2) | $787,476 | Limited(90 jobs) |
| Minnesota | $710,000(3) | $651,780 | Moderate(970 jobs) |
| New York | $665,000(3) | $615,125 | Very High(4,100 jobs) |
Estimate Your Take-Home
Based on median Urology salary of $600K/yr
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Take-Home Pay by State
How much a Urology physician actually keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes
Highest Take-Home States
Lowest Take-Home States
Tax impact: A Urology physician keeps $312,914 more per year in Alaska vs. Texas — a 52.2% difference on gross income of $600,000.
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 89 Urology physician reports — not job board estimates.
Job Market & Future Outlook
Job Market Outlook
BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034) for Urology
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034. Includes wage/salary and self-employed physicians.
AI & Automation Impact
Urologic surgery is procedurally intensive and growing with robotic-assisted platforms. AI aids imaging interpretation but does not replace the surgeon.
Training & Getting Started
6 years of post-medical-school training, with subspecialty fellowship options
Subspecialty Fellowships
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According to SalaryDr Career Intelligence data from 89 approved reports by Urologists (as of November 2026), the Physician Career Score for Urology is 73/100. Median total compensation is $600,000, career satisfaction is 4.1/5, and 93% would choose the specialty again. The BLS reports 25,100 practicing Urologists nationally with 3.9% projected growth (2024-2034).