How much do research addiction medicines make? The median research addiction medicine salary in 2026 is $275,000, with an average of $346,667. The typical range is $265,000–$500,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 3 submissions • Updated Mar 2026
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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.
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.
Most commonly, Research Addiction Medicine physicians work in Academic settings (67% of submissions). Base salary makes up 81% of total compensation ($281,667), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Research Addiction Medicine physicians report 4.0/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized research procedures and treatments within addiction medicine, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 3 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $275,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Research Addiction Medicine physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Research Addiction Medicine physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $500,000 | 1 submissions |
| Academic | $270,000 | 2 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $265,000 | 1 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $275,000 | 1 submissions |
| 16+ years | $500,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.