How much do breast oncologists make? The median breast oncologist salary in 2026 is $510,000, with an average of $488,000. The typical range is $450,000–$520,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 5 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 5 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Breast Oncologist ranges from $450,000 to $520,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $525,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Oncologist average.
Entry-level Breast Oncologist positions start at $442,500, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $518,333 – a 17% increase.
Most commonly, Breast Oncologist physicians work in Academic settings (60% of submissions). Base salary makes up 89% of total compensation ($433,000), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Breast Oncologist physicians report 3.6/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Specializes in comprehensive breast care, including cancer surgery, oncoplastic techniques, and collaboration with plastic surgery for reconstruction.
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Distribution based on 5 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $510,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Breast Oncologist physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Breast Oncologist 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $522,500 | 2 submissions |
| Academic | $465,000 | 3 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $435,000 | 1 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $450,000 | 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $520,000 | 1 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $510,000 | 1 submissions |
| 16+ years | $525,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.