Source: SalaryDr Hematology Oncology Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $81,000/year. Sample: 12 approved salary reports. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/hematology-oncology
Hematology Oncology Residency Salary (2026)
The median hematology oncology resident salary is $81,000 per year, based on 12 approved salary reports on SalaryDr. After training, hematology oncology attendings earn a median of $355,000 — a 4.4x increase.
Source: SalaryDr self-reported data • Updated Nov 2026
Hematology Oncology Resident Salary by PGY Year
How hematology oncology resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-2 | $87,500 | 6 |
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 $355,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hematology Oncology Residency Salary
How much do hematology oncology residents make in 2026?
Hematology Oncology residents earn a median salary of $81,000 per year based on 12 approved salary reports on SalaryDr.
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 $355,000, which is 4.4x more than the median resident salary of $81,000. 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 3.6/5.0 on average. 90% say they would choose hematology oncology again if given the choice. They work an average of 47 hours per week.
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