Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Infectious Disease (N=75 verified submissions, updated September 24, 2026, data as of 2026-09-24). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
92% of infectious disease physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.0/5 and median salary of $360,000, based on 75 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$360,000
$356,502
$340,000
$390,000
Based on 75 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
69 of 75 respondents would choose infectious disease again
Based on 75 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from infectious disease physicians about their career and work-life balance.
“A lot of after hours work Weekends are very tough”
On work-life balance — Verified Infectious Disease Physician
“Hospital rounds with clinic days can be very challenging, time consuming. Weeks without hospital coverage are light and make up for the hard weeks.”
On work-life balance — Verified Infectious Disease Physician
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