How much do transplant nephrologists make? The median transplant nephrologist salary in 2026 is $400,000, with an average of $441,182. The typical range is $390,000–$520,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 11 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 11 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Transplant Nephrologist ranges from $390,000 to $520,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $628,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Nephrologist average.
Entry-level Transplant Nephrologist positions start at $391,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $483,000 – a 24% increase.
Most commonly, Transplant Nephrologist physicians work in Private Practice settings (36% of submissions). Base salary makes up 88% of total compensation ($386,636), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Transplant Nephrologist physicians report 3.6/5 career satisfaction, with 82% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Performs life-saving organ transplantation procedures and manages complex immunosuppression protocols for transplant patients.
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Distribution based on 11 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $400,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Transplant Nephrologist physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Transplant Nephrologist physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $524,333 | 3 submissions |
| Academic | $425,000 | 4 submissions |
| Private Practice | $395,000 | 4 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $394,375 | 8 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $520,000 | 1 submissions |
| 16+ years | $589,000 | 2 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.