Research Addiction Medicine Salary Report

As of September 21, 2025, a Research Addiction Medicine earns approximately $275,000 per year ($22,917 monthly). Based on an average 43-hour work week, this translates to about $154 per hour.

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Salary Range and Market Analysis

Based on 3 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Research Addiction Medicine ranges from $265,000 to $500,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $500,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Addiction Medicine average.

Career Growth and Subspecialty Trends

Entry-level Research Addiction Medicine positions start at $265,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $387,500 – a 46% increase.

Practice Settings and Employers

Base salary makes up 81% of total compensation ($281,667), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance

Research Addiction Medicine physicians report 4.0/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.

About Research Addiction Medicine

Focuses on specialized research procedures and treatments within addiction medicine, providing expert care in this specific area.