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Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Nephrology (N=33 verified submissions, updated April 30, 2026, data as of 2026-04-30). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: April 30, 2026 | Based on 33 verified submissions

Is Nephrology Worth It? (2026)

At a Glance: Is Nephrology Worth It?

79% of nephrology physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.6/5 and median salary of $400,000, based on 33 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

Satisfaction
3.6/5
Would Choose Again
79%
Median Salary
$400,000
Avg Hours
50/wk
Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated April 30, 2026

The Numbers

Median

$400,000

Average

$418,161

25th

$350,000

75th

$480,000

Based on 33 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$350K$350,000 – $545K$545,000
25th
$350K$350,000
Median
$400K$400,000
75th
$480K$480,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$350K$350,000 – $480K$480,000
Median salary
$400K$400,000
Average salary
$418K$418,161

Salary Range

Minimum$350,000
Maximum$750,000

Percentiles

25th$350,000
75th$480,000

Breakdown

Monthly$33,333
Hourly$192

Satisfaction Breakdown

Career Satisfaction3.6 / 5

Based on 33 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)

Would Choose Again79%

26 of 33 respondents would choose nephrology again

Average Hours Worked50 hrs/week

Based on 33 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)

What Physicians Say

Anonymized responses from nephrology physicians about their career and work-life balance.

“Ability to take more than week off at the time ”

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

“Could have more support from clinic staff and maybe an NP”

On career & specialty — 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

“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

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