Is Urology a Good Career in 2026?
Treating urinary tract and male reproductive conditions surgically and medically.
Based on 80 verified physician submissions + BLS employment projections
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 80 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)
Urology Compensation & Earnings
Urology Compensation
$600,000
$560,000 – $650,000(P25–P75)
Urology Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 80 verified submissions
20 submissions
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50 submissions
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+13% salary growth from early career ($522,070) to mid-career ($590,000)
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 |
| Louisiana | $822,000(2) | $787,476 | Limited(90 jobs) |
| Florida | $660,000(4) | $660,000 | Very High(24,080 jobs) |
Estimate Your Take-Home
Based on median Urology salary of $600K/yr
Select a state to see your estimated take-home pay
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 80 verified Urology physicians — not job board estimates.
What Physicians Actually Say
Thematic analysis of career insights from Urology physicians. Based on 6 anonymized responses.
About the Career (3 responses)
Procedural Work
33%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
Compensation
33%1 physician mentioned this
“Ancillary income potential”— Hospital Employed, 23 yrs
Call Burden
33%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 (3 responses)
Call Impact
100%3 physicians mentioned this
“Hospital call every other day weekdays, one weekend per month. 7 uncompensated er calls per month beyond that $2050/day. Take 3 to 4 additional days per month”— Hospital Employed, 23 yrs
“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
Predictable Schedule
33%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
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 80 verified Urologists (as of August 2026), the Physician Career Score for Urology is 73/100. Median total compensation is $600,000, career satisfaction is 4.1/5, and 94% would choose the specialty again. The BLS reports 25,100 practicing Urologists nationally with 3.9% projected growth (2024-2034).