How much does a government/va physiatrist make in 2026?

A government/va physiatrist (in a government, VA, or military setting) earns a median salary of $405,000 per year, based on 13 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for physiatrists in a government, VA, or military setting?

Physiatrists in a government, VA, or military setting earn between $400,000 (25th percentile) and $420,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $405,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Physical Medicine Rehabilitation (N=13 verified submissions, updated August 1, 2026, data as of 2026-08-01). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 1, 2026 | Based on 13 verified submissions

Government/VA Physiatrist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Physiatrist Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

The median government/va physiatrist salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $405,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 13 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $408,077.

Median Salary: $405,000
Average Salary: $408,077
25th Percentile: $400,000
75th Percentile: $420,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 1, 2026

Median

$405,000

Average

$408,077

25th

$400,000

75th

$420,000

Based on 13 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$400K$400,000 – $430K$430,000

25th

$400K$400,000

Median

$405K$405,000

75th

$420K$420,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$400K$400,000 – $420K$420,000

Median salary

$405K$405,000

Average salary

$408K$408,077

Salary Range

Minimum$400,000

Maximum$500,000

Percentiles

25th$400,000

75th$420,000

Breakdown

Monthly$33,750

Hourly$195

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for physiatrists in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Physical Medicine Rehabilitation salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Physical Medicine Rehabilitation (N=13 verified submissions, updated August 1, 2026, data as of 2026-08-01). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 1, 2026 | Based on 13 verified submissions

Government/VA Physiatrist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Physiatrist Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

Median Salary: $405,000
Average Salary: $408,077
25th Percentile: $400,000
75th Percentile: $420,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 1, 2026

Median

$405,000

Average

$408,077

25th

$400,000

75th

$420,000

Based on 13 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$400K$400,000 – $430K$430,000

25th

$400K$400,000

Median

$405K$405,000

75th

$420K$420,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$400K$400,000 – $420K$420,000

Median salary

$405K$405,000

Average salary

$408K$408,077

Salary Range

Minimum$400,000

Maximum$500,000

Percentiles

25th$400,000

75th$420,000

Breakdown

Monthly$33,750

Hourly$195

How Government/VA Pay Compares

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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