How much does a academic rheumatologist make in 2026?

A academic rheumatologist (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $360,000 per year, based on 20 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.

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

Rheumatologists at an academic medical center or university earn between $320,000 (25th percentile) and $365,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $360,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Rheumatology (N=20 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 26, 2026 | Based on 20 approved salary reports

Academic Rheumatologist Salary (2026)

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

The median academic rheumatologist salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $360,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 20 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr. The average salary is $337,250.

Median Salary: $360,000
Average Salary: $337,250
25th Percentile: $320,000
75th Percentile: $365,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 26, 2026

Median

$360,000

Average

$337,250

25th

$320,000

75th

$365,000

Based on 20 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$320K$365K

Salary Distribution

$320K$320,000 – $385K$385,000

25th

$320K$320,000

Median

$360K$360,000

75th

$365K$365,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$320K$320,000 – $365K$365,000

Median salary

$360K$360,000

Average salary

$337K$337,250

Percentiles

25th$320,000

75th$365,000

Breakdown

Monthly$30,000

Hourly$173

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for rheumatologists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Rheumatology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Rheumatology (N=20 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 26, 2026 | Based on 20 approved salary reports

Academic Rheumatologist Salary (2026)

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

Median Salary: $360,000
Average Salary: $337,250
25th Percentile: $320,000
75th Percentile: $365,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 26, 2026

Median

$360,000

Average

$337,250

25th

$320,000

75th

$365,000

Based on 20 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$320K$365K

Salary Distribution

$320K$320,000 – $385K$385,000

25th

$320K$320,000

Median

$360K$360,000

75th

$365K$365,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$320K$320,000 – $365K$365,000

Median salary

$360K$360,000

Average salary

$337K$337,250

Percentiles

25th$320,000

75th$365,000

Breakdown

Monthly$30,000

Hourly$173

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for rheumatologists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Rheumatology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Academic Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all practice settings make informed decisions.

Submit Your Salary