Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Nephrology (N=34 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 34 approved salary reports
Is Nephrology Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Nephrology Worth It?
82% of nephrology physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.6/5 and median salary of $400,000, based on 34 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 3.6/5
- Would Choose Again
- 82%
- Median Salary
- $400,000
- Avg Hours
- 50/wk
The Numbers
Median
$400,000
Average
$404,745
25th
$335,000
75th
$450,000
Based on 34 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$335K$450K
Salary Distribution
$335K$335,000 – $508K$507,50025th
$335K$335,000
Median
$400K$400,000
75th
$450K$450,000
Middle 50% earn
$335K$335,000 – $450K$450,000
Median salary
$400K$400,000
Average salary
$405K$404,745
Percentiles
25th$335,000
75th$450,000
Breakdown
Monthly$33,333
Hourly$192
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction3.6 / 5
Based on 34 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again82%
27 of 33 respondents would choose nephrology again
Average Hours Worked50 hrs/week
Based on 34 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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