How much does a academic physiatrist make in 2026?

A academic physiatrist (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $350,000 per year, based on 8 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for physiatrists at an academic medical center or university?

Physiatrists at an academic medical center or university earn between $335,000 (25th percentile) and $435,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $350,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Physical Medicine Rehabilitation (N=8 verified submissions, updated September 16, 2026, data as of 2026-09-16). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 16, 2026 | Based on 8 verified submissions

Academic Physiatrist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Physiatrist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

The median academic physiatrist salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $350,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 8 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $358,375.

Median Salary: $350,000
Average Salary: $358,375
25th Percentile: $335,000
75th Percentile: $435,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 16, 2026

Median

$350,000

Average

$358,375

25th

$335,000

75th

$435,000

Based on 8 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$335K$435K

Salary Distribution

$335K$335,000 – $451K$451,000

25th

$335K$335,000

Median

$350K$350,000

75th

$435K$435,000

Middle 50% earn

$335K$335,000 – $435K$435,000

Median salary

$350K$350,000

Average salary

$358K$358,375

Percentiles

25th$335,000

75th$435,000

Breakdown

Monthly$29,167

Hourly$168

How Academic Pay Compares

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Physical Medicine Rehabilitation (N=8 verified submissions, updated September 16, 2026, data as of 2026-09-16). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 16, 2026 | Based on 8 verified submissions

Academic Physiatrist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Physiatrist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

Median Salary: $350,000
Average Salary: $358,375
25th Percentile: $335,000
75th Percentile: $435,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 16, 2026

Median

$350,000

Average

$358,375

25th

$335,000

75th

$435,000

Based on 8 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$335K$435K

Salary Distribution

$335K$335,000 – $451K$451,000

25th

$335K$335,000

Median

$350K$350,000

75th

$435K$435,000

Middle 50% earn

$335K$335,000 – $435K$435,000

Median salary

$350K$350,000

Average salary

$358K$358,375

Percentiles

25th$335,000

75th$435,000

Breakdown

Monthly$29,167

Hourly$168

How Academic Pay Compares

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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