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Should I Choose Interventional Pain Management?

Real decision-making data from 3 verified Interventional Pain Management physicians. Here is what they actually think.

4.7/5
Avg Satisfaction
100%
Would Choose Again
38
Avg Hours/Week
$549K
Avg Compensation

The Verdict

100%
of Interventional Pain Management physicians would choose the specialty again

An overwhelming 100% of Interventional Pain Management physicians say they would choose the specialty again -- a strong endorsement.

Work-Life Balance Reality in Interventional Pain Management

38
average hours per week reported by Interventional Pain Management physicians
“I work 4.5 days a week, 2 days in clinic and 2.5 days doing procedures. On clinic days I’m in at 8:30 and done at 4:00. On procedure days, I’m in at 7:30 and done at 2:00. I have no call obligations. I love my work life balance!”
— Interventional Pain Management Physician

How Interventional Pain Management Compares

See how Interventional Pain Management stacks up against other popular specialties.

Interventional Pain ManagementCurrent
Satisfaction:4.7/5
Choose Again:100%
Hours:38
Comp:$549K
Pediatrics
Satisfaction:4/5
Choose Again:83%
Internal Medicine
Satisfaction:3.5/5
Choose Again:85%
Family Medicine
Satisfaction:3.5/5
Choose Again:78%
SpecialtySatisfaction

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Interventional Pain Management worth it?

Based on 3 verified physician responses, Interventional Pain Management physicians report 4.7/5 average satisfaction and 100% say they would choose the specialty again. Average total compensation is $549K. Whether it is worth it depends on your priorities, but the data suggests most physicians are satisfied with their choice.

What's the work-life balance like in Interventional Pain Management?

Interventional Pain Management physicians work an average of 38 hours per week. One physician shared: "I work 4.5 days a week, 2 days in clinic and 2.5 days doing procedures. On clinic days I’m in at 8:30 and done at 4:00. On procedure days, I’m in at 7..."

How much do Interventional Pain Management physicians make?

Based on SalaryDr data, Interventional Pain Management physicians earn an average total compensation of $549K. With an average of 38 hours per week, that translates to roughly $278/hour.

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Would Choose Again
Avg Hours
Avg Comp
Interventional Pain ManagementCurrent4.7/5100%38$549K
Pediatrics4/583%47$308K
Internal Medicine3.5/585%57$195K
Family Medicine3.5/578%48$236K