Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Palliative Care (N=16 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 16 approved salary reports
Is Palliative Care Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Palliative Care Worth It?
88% of palliative care physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.1/5 and median salary of $325,000, based on 16 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 4.1/5
- Would Choose Again
- 88%
- Median Salary
- $325,000
- Avg Hours
- 43/wk
The Numbers
Median
$325,000
Average
$325,188
25th
$305,000
75th
$350,000
Based on 16 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$305K$350K
Salary Distribution
$305K$305,000 – $373K$372,50025th
$305K$305,000
Median
$325K$325,000
75th
$350K$350,000
Middle 50% earn
$305K$305,000 – $350K$350,000
Median salary
$325K$325,000
Average salary
$325K$325,188
Percentiles
25th$305,000
75th$350,000
Breakdown
Monthly$27,083
Hourly$156
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction4.1 / 5
Based on 16 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again88%
14 of 16 respondents would choose palliative care again
Average Hours Worked43 hrs/week
Based on 16 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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