Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Hematology Oncology (N=125 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: | Based on 125 approved salary reports

Is Hematology Oncology Worth It? (2026)

At a Glance: Is Hematology Oncology Worth It?

91% of hematologist/oncologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.9/5 and median salary of $495,000, based on 125 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.

Satisfaction
3.9/5
Would Choose Again
91%
Median Salary
$495,000
Avg Hours
48/wk
Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated

The Numbers

Median

$495,000

Average

$529,147

25th

$430,000

75th

$550,000

Based on 125 physician salaries

Breakdown

Monthly$41,250
Hourly$238

Satisfaction Breakdown

Career Satisfaction3.9 / 5

Based on 125 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)

Would Choose Again91%

111 of 122 respondents would choose hematology oncology again

Average Hours Worked48 hrs/week

Based on 125 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)

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