Source: SalaryDr Urology Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $70,660/year. Sample: 15 verified submissions. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/urology
Urology Residency Salary (2026)
The median urology resident salary is $70,660 per year, based on 15 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After training, urology attendings earn a median of $700,000 — a 9.9x increase.
Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated May 2026
Urology Resident Salary by PGY Year
How urology resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $70,000 | 10 |
| PGY-2 | $74,000 | 2 |
| PGY-4 | $98,000 | 3 |
Urology Residency Stipends & Benefits
Median annual stipends reported by urology residents, in addition to base salary.
What Urology Residents Say
Real insights from verified urology residents about their training experience.
“I wish I knew how hard it would be to go so many years without pay and then barely make enough to get by. However could not see myself doing anything else and although the finances are terrible the actual work is really fun”
Urology: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
Urology Resident Salary by State
Top-paying states for urology residents based on verified submissions.
| State | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $120,000 | 2 |
| Texas | $72,000 | 4 |
| North Carolina | $69,000 | 3 |
Urology Residency Training
Training Length
3–5 years
Salary Progression
Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending urology physicians earn a median of $700,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Urology Residency Salary
How much do urology residents make in 2026?
Urology residents earn a median salary of $70,660 per year based on 15 verified submissions on SalaryDr. Salaries range from $64,500 to $120,000 depending on PGY level and location.
How long is urology residency?
Urology 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 urology attendings make compared to residents?
Urology attending physicians earn a median of $700,000, which is 9.9x more than the median resident salary of $70,660. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are urology residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Urology residents rate their career satisfaction at 4.2/5.0 on average. 92% say they would choose urology again if given the choice. They work an average of 68 hours per week.
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