Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Nephrology (N=33 verified submissions, updated August 1, 2026, data as of 2026-08-01). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
82% of nephrology physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.6/5 and median salary of $390,000, based on 33 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$390,000
$403,373
$335,000
$433,000
Based on 33 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
27 of 33 respondents would choose nephrology again
Based on 33 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from nephrology physicians about their career and work-life balance.
“Could have more support from clinic staff and maybe an NP”
On career & specialty — Verified Nephrology Physician
“There is less money in academic. Old colleagues in private practice are making 800k+ a year.”
On career & specialty — Verified Nephrology Physician
“I do 13 weeks 24/7 with home call. Patient load 20-40 The rest I do 2.5 days clinic and then add dialysis on days I don’t do clinic. Generally I get Thursday off to do Administrative work ”
On work-life balance — Verified Nephrology Physician
“I work 5 days a week, no call or weekends worked. Flexible schedhule and easily able to move around patients if necessary. Mostly medical directorship and academic work rather than full-time clinical. ”
On work-life balance — Verified Nephrology Physician
“i would say this atypical of Nephrology. 250,000 of my salary comes from dialysis center directorshop. I did not include my share from JV with dialysis units, but that has significantly decreased because of cut reimbursements to dialysis. It took me 5 years to become partner and i think that's why people don't go into Nephrology. The old guys will not give you a share of dialysis JV or directorship easily. i made 300k for 5-6 years. graduated fellowship in 2016”
On work-life balance — Verified Nephrology Physician
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