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Lupus Rheumatologist Salary 2026: $365K Median

The median lupus rheumatologist salary in the United States is $365,000 per year, based on 8 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through March 26, 2025. The middle 50% of reports fall between $365,000 and $370,000.

Median
$365,000
Middle 50% (25th–75th)
$365K–$370K
Approved reports
8
As of
Mar 26, 2025

Source: SalaryDr salary reports — anonymous, self-reported and approved before publication. Total compensation includes base salary, bonuses and incentives. Methodology

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Lupus Rheumatology Bonus & Incentive Pay (2026)

Based on 8 approved salary reports. 100% of them include bonus or incentive compensation.

$65,000
Median Bonus
100%
Report Bonus Pay
$65,000
25th Percentile
$65,000
75th Percentile

Bonus Compensation Overview

Average Bonus
$65,625
Median Bonus
$65,000
Bonus Range (IQR)
$65,000 - $65,000
Bonus as % of Total Comp
18%
Physicians with Bonus
8 of 8 (100%)

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Lupus Rheumatologist Salary FAQ

Answers are computed from the 8 approved salary reports on this page.

How much does a lupus rheumatologist make in 2026?

The median lupus rheumatologist salary in the United States is $365,000 per year, based on 8 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through March 26, 2025. The average is $368,125. At the average reported workweek of 45 hours, the median works out to about $156 per hour.

What is the salary range for a lupus rheumatologist?

The middle 50% of reported lupus rheumatologist salaries fall between $365,000 (25th percentile) and $370,000 (75th percentile). Based on 8 reports.

How many hours does a lupus rheumatologist work per week?

Lupus rheumatologists who reported their schedule average 45 hours per week (8 reports).

How satisfied are lupus rheumatologists with their jobs?

Lupus rheumatologists who rated their job gave it an average of 4.1 out of 5 (8 reports). 100% of the 8 reports that answered say they would choose the specialty again.

Where does this lupus rheumatologist salary data come from?

These figures come from 8 reports that lupus rheumatologists submitted anonymously to SalaryDr and that were approved before publication; the most recent is from March 26, 2025. Reports are self-reported: approval means a report passed SalaryDr's review checks, not that the submitter's pay was independently verified.

Reports are anonymous and self-reported. How SalaryDr calculates these figures.

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Salary by Experience Level

6-10 years
Average Salary
$365,714
Sample Size
7 submissions
Salary breakdown by years of experience
Years of ExperienceAverage SalarySample Size
6-10 years$365,7147 submissions

* Experience levels with fewer than 5 approved reports are not shown.

Salary by Practice Type

Academic
Average Salary
$368,125
Sample Size
8 submissions
Salary breakdown by practice type
Practice TypeAverage SalarySample Size
Academic$368,1258 submissions

* Practice types with fewer than 5 approved reports are not shown.

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