How much do sports physical medicine physicians make? The median sports physical medicine physician salary in 2026 is $280,000, with an average of $282,000. The typical range is $250,000–$316,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 3 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 3 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Sports Physical Medicine physician ranges from $250,000 to $316,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $316,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Physical Medicine physician average.
Entry-level Sports Physical Medicine physician positions start at $250,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $298,000 – a 19% increase.
Most commonly, Sports Physical Medicine physician physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (67% of submissions). Base salary makes up 93% of total compensation ($263,667), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Sports Physical Medicine physician physicians report 3.3/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized sports procedures and treatments within physical medicine, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 3 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $280,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Sports Physical Medicine physician physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Sports Physical Medicine physician 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.
Explore sports salary data for physical medicine across different states. Click on any state to view detailed compensation information for sports in that location.
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $316,000 | 1 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $265,000 | 2 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $250,000 | 1 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $280,000 | 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $316,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.