Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Occupational Medicine (N=28 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: | Based on 28 approved salary reports

Is Occupational Medicine Worth It? (2026)

At a Glance: Is Occupational Medicine Worth It?

96% of occupational medicine physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.2/5 and median salary of $370,000, based on 28 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.

Satisfaction
4.2/5
Would Choose Again
96%
Median Salary
$370,000
Avg Hours
42/wk
Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated

The Numbers

Median

$370,000

Average

$368,665

25th

$350,000

75th

$380,000

Based on 28 physician salaries

Breakdown

Monthly$30,833
Hourly$178

Satisfaction Breakdown

Career Satisfaction4.2 / 5

Based on 28 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)

Would Choose Again96%

27 of 28 respondents would choose occupational medicine again

Average Hours Worked42 hrs/week

Based on 28 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)

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