Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Neonatology (N=30 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 30 approved salary reports
Is Neonatology Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Neonatology Worth It?
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 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 4.1/5
- Would Choose Again
- 87%
- Median Salary
- $395,000
- Avg Hours
- 50/wk
The Numbers
Median
$395,000
Average
$394,767
25th
$360,000
75th
$415,000
Based on 30 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$360K$415K
Salary Distribution
$360K$360,000 – $443K$442,50025th
$360K$360,000
Median
$395K$395,000
75th
$415K$415,000
Middle 50% earn
$360K$360,000 – $415K$415,000
Median salary
$395K$395,000
Average salary
$395K$394,767
Percentiles
25th$360,000
75th$415,000
Breakdown
Monthly$32,917
Hourly$190
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction4.1 / 5
Based on 30 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again87%
26 of 30 respondents would choose neonatology again
Average Hours Worked50 hrs/week
Based on 30 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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