Source: SalaryDr Hematology Oncology Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $82,000/year. Sample: 11 verified submissions. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/hematology-oncology
Hematology Oncology Residency Salary (2026)
The median hematology oncology resident salary is $82,000 per year, based on 11 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After training, hematology oncology attendings earn a median of $360,000 — a 4.4x increase.
Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated Sep 2026
Hematology Oncology Resident Salary by PGY Year
How hematology oncology resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $75,100 | 2 |
| PGY-2 | $90,000 | 5 |
| PGY-3 | $80,000 | 4 |
What Hematology Oncology Residents Say
Real insights from verified hematology oncology residents about their training experience.
“There’s a lot of cerebral stimulation with the ever-evolving understanding of cancer biology and therapeutics, along with a growing evidence base.”
“Tons of flexibility High acuity (very sick patients, many of which inpatient) Extremely rewarding ..." "I alternate between a 4 and 5 day work week. I take call from home 2-3 weekends a month which adds u..."”
“Modest salary when compared to other areas for the same training year. Figure indicating recent increase in the past 3 months. Prior to that, the salary was not commensurate to the cost of living in New Orleans”
“I wish I knew "clinically heavy" fellowship program is code for "inpatient heavy".”
Hematology Oncology: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
Hematology Oncology Residency Training
Training Length
3–5 years
Salary Progression
Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending hematology oncology physicians earn a median of $360,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hematology Oncology Residency Salary
How much do hematology oncology residents make in 2026?
Hematology Oncology residents earn a median salary of $82,000 per year based on 11 verified submissions on SalaryDr. Salaries range from $50,000 to $102,000 depending on PGY level and location.
How long is hematology oncology residency?
Hematology Oncology residency training is 3–5 years. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.
How much more do hematology oncology attendings make compared to residents?
Hematology Oncology attending physicians earn a median of $360,000, which is 4.4x more than the median resident salary of $82,000. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are hematology oncology residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Hematology Oncology residents rate their career satisfaction at 3.5/5.0 on average. 89% say they would choose hematology oncology again if given the choice. They work an average of 46 hours per week.
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