Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Neonatology (N=30 verified submissions, updated August 11, 2026, data as of 2026-08-11). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
87% of neonatology physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.1/5 and median salary of $395,000, based on 30 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$395,000
$394,767
$360,000
$415,000
Based on 30 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
26 of 30 respondents would choose neonatology again
Based on 30 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from neonatology physicians about their career and work-life balance.
“Pay. Pediatricians and Pediatric subspecialties should be better compensated overall”
On career & specialty — Verified Neonatology Physician
“Very happy with my work-life balance. Basically 2 calls/week. I can easily schedule them in a way where I can take mini vacations without necessarily using my PTO. Once you’re on call, you’re in 100%, but once you’re off you’re completely off.”
On work-life balance — Verified Neonatology Physician
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