Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Infectious Disease (N=77 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 77 approved salary reports
Is Infectious Disease Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Infectious Disease Worth It?
92% of infectious disease physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.1/5 and median salary of $360,000, based on 77 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 4.1/5
- Would Choose Again
- 92%
- Median Salary
- $360,000
- Avg Hours
- 44/wk
The Numbers
Median
$360,000
Average
$364,774
25th
$340,000
75th
$390,000
Based on 77 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$340K$390K
Salary Distribution
$340K$340,000 – $415K$415,00025th
$340K$340,000
Median
$360K$360,000
75th
$390K$390,000
Middle 50% earn
$340K$340,000 – $390K$390,000
Median salary
$360K$360,000
Average salary
$365K$364,774
Percentiles
25th$340,000
75th$390,000
Breakdown
Monthly$30,000
Hourly$173
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction4.1 / 5
Based on 77 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again92%
71 of 77 respondents would choose infectious disease again
Average Hours Worked44 hrs/week
Based on 77 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Explore More
All Infectious Disease Salary DataEarly Career Infectious Disease Physician SalaryFull-Time Infectious Disease Physician SalaryPrivate Practice Infectious Disease Physician SalaryInfectious Disease Salary TrendsInfectious Disease Residency SalaryResidency Interview Invites (Review My Residency)Infectious Disease Lifestyle InsightsSalary Comparison ToolPhysician Salary BenchmarksOffer Analyzer
Help Improve Infectious Disease Satisfaction Data
Share your compensation and career satisfaction anonymously to help colleagues make informed decisions about infectious disease.
Submit Your Salary