How much does a academic nephrology physician make in 2026?

A academic nephrology physician (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $350,000 per year, based on 10 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Nephrology (N=10 verified submissions, updated July 31, 2026, data as of 2026-07-31). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 31, 2026 | Based on 10 verified submissions

Academic Nephrology Physician Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Nephrology Physician Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

The median academic nephrology physician salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $350,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 10 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $365,300.

Median Salary: $350,000
Average Salary: $365,300
25th Percentile: $320,000
75th Percentile: $425,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 31, 2026

Median

$350,000

Average

$365,300

25th

$320,000

75th

$425,000

Based on 10 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$320K$320,000 – $478K$477,500

25th

$320K$320,000

Median

$350K$350,000

75th

$425K$425,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$320K$320,000 – $425K$425,000

Median salary

$350K$350,000

Average salary

$365K$365,300

Salary Range

Minimum$320,000

Maximum$550,000

Percentiles

25th$320,000

75th$425,000

Breakdown

Monthly$29,167

Hourly$168

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for nephrology physicians at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Nephrology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Nephrology (N=10 verified submissions, updated July 31, 2026, data as of 2026-07-31). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 31, 2026 | Based on 10 verified submissions

Academic Nephrology Physician Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Nephrology Physician Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

Median Salary: $350,000
Average Salary: $365,300
25th Percentile: $320,000
75th Percentile: $425,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 31, 2026

Median

$350,000

Average

$365,300

25th

$320,000

75th

$425,000

Based on 10 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$320K$320,000 – $478K$477,500

25th

$320K$320,000

Median

$350K$350,000

75th

$425K$425,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$320K$320,000 – $425K$425,000

Median salary

$350K$350,000

Average salary

$365K$365,300

Salary Range

Minimum$320,000

Maximum$550,000

Percentiles

25th$320,000

75th$425,000

Breakdown

Monthly$29,167

Hourly$168

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for nephrology physicians at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Nephrology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Academic Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all practice settings make informed decisions.

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