Attending market snapshot

What the Neonatology attending market looks like for residents finishing in 2028

Real attending pay from approved physician reports, live demand, and when to start your search — so you can plan the jump from training with the actual numbers, not guesses.

Attending total comp · nationwide
Data as of Jul 2026
$365,000–$415,000median $395,000
31 approved physician salary reports·Medium confidence·realized pay, not open-role postings
How we calculate this→

Median and 25th–75th percentile of realized or accepted total compensation that Neonatology attendings reported to SalaryDr — resident and fellow pay excluded. We require at least 5 reports and widen from state → region → nationwide until the sample is large enough to be meaningful. Full methodology →

Today there are 76 open Neonatology roles on SalaryDr — a live read on the demand you'll graduate into.

High-intent physician searches

76 open roles

A Facility in TX Seeks a Locums Neonatologist

Weatherby Healthcare.
Neonatology
Texas · 20d ago
~$395,000
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Physician - Neonatologist

Barton Associates
Neonatology
Louisiana · 17d ago
~$395,000
home call after rounds
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Seeking a Neonatologist at Lenox Hill Hospital

Northwell Health
Neonatology
New York City, New York · 2mo ago
~$395,000
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatology Faculty

Nationwide Children's Hospital
Neonatology
Main Campus, Ohio · 17d ago
~$395,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 6 reports

BPD Neonatology Faculty

Nationwide Children's Hospital
Neonatology
Main Campus, Ohio · 1mo ago
~$395,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 6 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Clermont, Florida · 1mo ago
~$395,000
12-14 shifts per month; 24-hour shifts
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Davie, Florida · 1mo ago
~$395,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Lehigh Valley Health Network (PA)
Neonatology
Allentown, Pennsylvania · 5mo ago
~$395,000
Day ShiftAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatology

Cincinnati Children's
Neonatology
Burnet Campus · 3mo ago
~$395,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 31 reports

Neonatology - Level II Special Care Nursery Fellowship Training Program

Cincinnati Children's
Neonatology
Burnet Campus · 2mo ago
~$395,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 31 reports

Neonatology - Clinical & Research Opportunities

Cincinnati Children's
Neonatology
Burnet Campus · 1mo ago
~$395,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 31 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group (Mednax)
Neonatology
Davie, Florida · 3mo ago
~$395,000
7–8 24-hour shifts per monthAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group (Mednax)
Neonatology
Margate, Florida · 2mo ago
~$395,000
Flexible schedulingAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Division Chief of Neonatology - Dayton Children's Hospital

Dayton Children's Hospital
Neonatology
Dayton Children's - Main Campus · 3mo ago
~$395,000
Full-time, 40 hours/weekAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 31 reports

7 on/7 off, Level III NICU - Neonatologist

Mercy
Neonatology
Mercy Joplin, Missouri · 1mo ago

Medical Director Neonatologist - Sunny El Paso

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Texas · 28d ago
~$395,000
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist - Arlington, TX

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Arlington, Texas · 28d ago
~$395,000
48-hour in-house shiftsAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Athens, Georgia · 28d ago
~$395,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Charleston, West Virginia · 28d ago
~$395,000
J-1 waiverAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Denver, Colorado · 28d ago
~$405,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 11 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Elmira, New York · 28d ago
$275,000 – $350,000

Neonatologist - Fort Worth, TX

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Fort Worth, Texas · 28d ago
~$395,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Henderson, Nevada · 28d ago
~$405,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 11 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Iowa · 28d ago
~$395,000
J-1 waiverAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 6 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Kansas · 28d ago
$275,000
J-1 waiverAcademic

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Lakeland, Florida · 28d ago
~$395,000
7-8 in-house 24-hour shifts per month
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Long Beach, California · 28d ago
$300,000 – $450,000
Academic

Neonatologist - Lubbock, TX

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Lubbock, Texas · 28d ago
~$395,000
participate in call rotation
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Margate, Florida · 28d ago
~$395,000
Per diem, daytime 8-hour coverage
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Maryland · 28d ago
$255,000 – $305,000
Visa sponsorshipFull-timeAcademic

Neonatologist - Medical Director

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Harrisonburg, Virginia · 28d ago
~$395,000
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist - Medical Director

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Roanoke, Virginia · 28d ago
~$395,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist (Per Diem)

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Yuma, Arizona · 28d ago
~$405,000
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 11 reports

Neonatologist - Practice Medical Director

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Newport News, Virginia · 28d ago
~$395,000
J-1 waiver
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist - Practice Medical Director

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Topeka, Kansas · 28d ago
~$395,000
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 6 reports

Neonatologist- San Antonio, TX

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
San Antonio, Texas · 28d ago
~$395,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Savannah, Georgia · 28d ago
~$395,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Spartanburg, South Carolina · 28d ago
~$395,000
24-hour rounding plus callAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist - Sunny El Paso

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Texas · 28d ago
~$395,000
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist- Texas Hill Country

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
New Braunfels, Texas · 28d ago
~$395,000
Block scheduling
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Wichita Falls, Texas · 28d ago
~$395,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Winter Haven, Florida · 28d ago
~$395,000
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Altru Health System
Neonatology
Grand Forks, North Dakota · 3mo ago
~$395,000
Visa sponsorship
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 6 reports

A Neonatologist Is

CompHealth
Neonatology
Massachusetts · 1mo ago
~$395,000
7 am - 5 pm day shifts
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist Is

CompHealth
Neonatology
Urbana, Illinois · 1mo ago
~$395,000
night shift 5 pm - 8 am
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 6 reports

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY - Neonatologist

Baystate Health
Neonatology
Massachusetts · 1mo ago
$260,000 – $385,000
40 hours per week

Neonatologist (Per Diem)

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
San Jose, California · 24d ago
$170/hr
24 hour inhouse coverage

Neonatologist Physician Level III & II

Geisinger
Neonatology
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania · 25d ago
~$395,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Appleton, Wisconsin · 21d ago
~$395,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 6 reports

Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
Neonatology
Newport News, Virginia · 21d ago
~$395,000
Visa sponsorshipCombination of in-house and home call
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 7 reports

Where Neonatology demand is strongest