How much do spinal cord physical medicine rehabilitations make? The median spinal cord physical medicine rehabilitation salary in 2026 is $420,000, with an average of $398,333. The typical range is $350,000–$425,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 3 submissions • Updated May 2026
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Based on 3 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Spinal cord Physical Medicine Rehabilitation ranges from $350,000 to $425,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $425,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Physical Medicine Rehabilitation average.
Entry-level Spinal cord Physical Medicine Rehabilitation positions start at $350,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $422,500 – a 21% increase.
Most commonly, Spinal cord Physical Medicine Rehabilitation physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (67% of submissions). Base salary makes up 85% of total compensation ($338,333), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Spinal cord Physical Medicine Rehabilitation physicians report 4.7/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized spinal cord procedures and treatments within physical medicine rehabilitation, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 3 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $420,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Spinal cord Physical Medicine Rehabilitation physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Spinal cord Physical Medicine Rehabilitation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $422,500 | 2 submissions |
| Academic | $350,000 | 1 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | $350,000 | 1 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $420,000 | 1 submissions |
| 16+ years | $425,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.