U.S. Neonatologist Salary 2026: $395K Median
The median neonatologist salary in the United States is $395,000 per year, based on 31 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through . The middle 50% of reports fall between $367,500 and $415,000; the 10th to 90th percentile range is $334,117 to $449,000.
- Median
- $395,000
- Middle 50% (25th–75th)
- $368K–$415K
- Approved reports
- 31
- As of
Source: SalaryDr salary reports — anonymous, self-reported and approved before publication. Total compensation includes base salary, bonuses and incentives. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles. Figures from 24 or fewer reports are rounded to protect privacy. Methodology
Neonatology Bonus & Incentive Pay (2026)
Based on 31 approved salary reports. 94% of them include bonus or incentive compensation.
Bonus Compensation Overview
- Average Bonus
- $66,897
- Median Bonus
- $70,000
- Bonus Range (IQR)
- $50,000 - $75,000
- Bonus as % of Total Comp
- 17%
- Physicians with Bonus
- 29 of 31 (94%)
New Graduate Offer Package
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Neonatology Salaries by State
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Neonatologist Salary FAQ
Answers are computed from the 31 approved salary reports on this page.
How much does a neonatologist make in 2026?
The median neonatologist salary in the United States is $395,000 per year, based on 31 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through July 7, 2026. The average is $392,608. At the average reported workweek of 50 hours, the median works out to about $152 per hour.
What is the salary range for a neonatologist?
The middle 50% of reported neonatologist salaries fall between $367,500 (25th percentile) and $415,000 (75th percentile). The 10th to 90th percentile range is $334,117 to $449,000. Based on 31 reports.
Which states pay neonatologists the most?
Among states with at least 3 approved reports, the highest median neonatologist pay on SalaryDr is in Oregon ($420,000 median, 4 reports), Massachusetts ($415,000 median, 3 reports), and California ($375,000 median, 5 reports). State medians built from a handful of reports can move as new reports arrive.
Do private practice neonatologists earn more than hospital-employed neonatologists?
Not in SalaryDr's reports: hospital-employed neonatologists ($425,000 across 16 reports) report a higher average total compensation than private practice neonatologists ($375,000 across 7 reports).
How many hours does a neonatologist work per week?
Neonatologists who reported their schedule average 50 hours per week (31 reports).
How does experience affect neonatologist pay?
Average total compensation by years of experience in SalaryDr's neonatologist reports: 3–5 years, $320,000 (5 reports); 6–10 years, $405,000 (11 reports); 11–15 years, $415,000 (9 reports).
How much bonus pay do neonatologists receive?
94% of approved neonatologist reports include bonus or incentive pay. Among those 29 reports, the median bonus is $70,000 and the average is $66,897.
How satisfied are neonatologists with their jobs?
Neonatologists who rated their job gave it an average of 4.1 out of 5 (30 reports). 87% of the 31 reports that answered say they would choose the specialty again.
Where does this neonatologist salary data come from?
These figures come from 31 reports that neonatologists submitted anonymously to SalaryDr and that were approved before publication; the most recent is from July 7, 2026. Reports are self-reported: approval means a report passed SalaryDr's review checks, not that the submitter's pay was independently verified. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles.
Reports are anonymous and self-reported. How SalaryDr calculates these figures.