Is Urology a Good Career in 2026?
Treating urinary tract and male reproductive conditions surgically and medically.
Based on 73 verified physician submissions + BLS employment projections
Urology Compensation at a Glance
Urology Compensation
$590,000
$550,000 – $630,000(P25–P75)
Career Score Breakdown
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Based on 73 verified physician submissions + BLS employment projections
Score Breakdown
Demand score powered by BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034): 3.9% projected growth (as fast as average)
AI & Automation Impact
AI & Automation Impact
Urologic surgery is procedurally intensive and growing with robotic-assisted platforms. AI aids imaging interpretation but does not replace the surgeon.
Best States for Urologists (After Tax)
| State | Median Salary | After-Tax Income | Demand Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $1,050,000(2) | $971,250 | Very High(4,100 jobs) |
| North Carolina | $900,000(2) | $859,500 | Moderate(690 jobs) |
| Texas | $800,000(2) | $800,000 | Limited |
| Minnesota | $716,000(2) | $657,288 | Moderate(970 jobs) |
| California | $630,000(10) | $572,040 | Limited |
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 $306,649 more per year in Alaska vs. Texas — a 52.0% difference on gross income of $590,000.
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.
Career Reality: By the Numbers
Real data from 73 verified Urology physicians — not job board estimates.
Employment Growth Trajectory
BLS projects 3.9% growth for Urology (2024-2034), as fast as average. Approximately 900 new positions expected.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employment includes both wage/salary and self-employed physicians.
What Physicians Actually Say
Thematic analysis of career insights from Urology physicians. Based on 4 anonymized responses.
About the Career (2 responses)
Procedural Work
50%1 physician mentioned this
“I like the overlap of several fields of medicine within the purview of Urology and being able to surgically intervene for often immediate resolution of acute illness”— Hospital Employed, 26 yrs
Call Burden
50%1 physician mentioned this
“I like the overlap of several fields of medicine within the purview of Urology and being able to surgically intervene for often immediate resolution of acute illness”— Hospital Employed, 26 yrs
About the Lifestyle (2 responses)
Call Impact
100%2 physicians mentioned this
“Fairly predictable work week, it as a solo practitioner, I am on call most days of the month- 25/30 nights most months”— Hospital Employed, 26 yrs
“Great not many on call cases”— Hospital Employed, 5 yrs
Predictable Schedule
50%1 physician mentioned this
“Fairly predictable work week, it as a solo practitioner, I am on call most days of the month- 25/30 nights most months”— Hospital Employed, 26 yrs
Take the Next Step in Your Urology Career
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Training Path
5 years of post-medical-school training, with subspecialty fellowship options
Subspecialty Fellowships
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