Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Interventional Pain Management (N=3 verified submissions, updated August 30, 2026, data as of 2026-08-30). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
100% of interventional pain physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 5.0/5 and median salary of $940,000, based on 3 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$940,000
$886,667
$620,000
$1,100,000
Based on 3 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
3 of 3 respondents would choose interventional pain management again
Based on 3 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from interventional pain physicians about their career and work-life balance.
“Pay for my time responding to patient messages on the EMR, which can sometimes be up to 2-3 hours per week.”
On career & specialty — Verified Interventional Pain Physician
“Work for yourself, off when you want. Mid levels to see patients.”
On work-life balance — Verified Interventional Pain Physician
“I work 4.5 days a week, 2 days in clinic and 2.5 days doing procedures. On clinic days I’m in at 8:30 and done at 4:00. On procedure days, I’m in at 7:30 and done at 2:00. I have no call obligations. I love my work life balance!”
On work-life balance — Verified Interventional Pain Physician
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