Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Geriatrics (N=19 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: | Based on 19 approved salary reports

Is Geriatrics Worth It? (2026)

At a Glance: Is Geriatrics Worth It?

100% of geriatrics physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.1/5 and median salary of $320,000, based on 19 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.

Satisfaction
4.1/5
Would Choose Again
100%
Median Salary
$320,000
Avg Hours
42/wk
Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated

The Numbers

Median

$320,000

Average

$314,432

25th

$289,201

75th

$345,000

Based on 19 physician salaries

Breakdown

Monthly$26,667
Hourly$154

Satisfaction Breakdown

Career Satisfaction4.1 / 5

Based on 19 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)

Would Choose Again100%

19 of 19 respondents would choose geriatrics again

Average Hours Worked42 hrs/week

Based on 19 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)

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