Transplant Nephrologist Salary Report

As of November 12, 2025, a Transplant Nephrologist earns approximately $400,000 per year ($33,333 monthly). Based on an average 51-hour work week, this translates to about $158 per hour.

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Salary Range and Market Analysis

Based on 9 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Transplant Nephrologist ranges from $390,000 to $425,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $628,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Nephrologist average.

Career Growth and Subspecialty Trends

Entry-level Transplant Nephrologist positions start at $388,750, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $445,600 – a 15% increase.

Practice Settings and Employers

Base salary makes up 86% of total compensation ($362,556), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance

Transplant Nephrologist physicians report 3.7/5 career satisfaction, with 89% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.

About Transplant Nephrologist

Performs life-saving organ transplantation procedures and manages complex immunosuppression protocols for transplant patients.