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Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Preventive Medicine (N=19 verified submissions, updated May 13, 2026, data as of 2026-05-13). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: May 13, 2026 | Based on 19 verified submissions

Is Preventive Medicine Worth It? (2026)

At a Glance: Is Preventive Medicine Worth It?

100% of preventive medicine physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.9/5 and median salary of $320,000, based on 19 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

Satisfaction
3.9/5
Would Choose Again
100%
Median Salary
$320,000
Avg Hours
41/wk
Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated May 13, 2026

The Numbers

Median

$320,000

Average

$333,422

25th

$303,000

75th

$340,000

Based on 19 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$303K$303,000 – $359K$358,500
25th
$303K$303,000
Median
$320K$320,000
75th
$340K$340,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$303K$303,000 – $340K$340,000
Median salary
$320K$320,000
Average salary
$333K$333,422

Salary Range

Minimum$303,000
Maximum$625,000

Percentiles

25th$303,000
75th$340,000

Breakdown

Monthly$26,667
Hourly$154

Satisfaction Breakdown

Career Satisfaction3.9 / 5

Based on 19 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)

Would Choose Again100%

19 of 19 respondents would choose preventive medicine again

Average Hours Worked41 hrs/week

Based on 19 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)

What Physicians Say

Anonymized responses from preventive medicine physicians about their career and work-life balance.

“I work for a health insurance company as a senior medical director. Half of my bonus is merit based. The other half is stock grants in the insurance company. I work 35-40 hours per week from home. I love my job!”

On work-life balance — Verified Preventive Medicine Physician

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