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

A government/va rheumatologist (in a government, VA, or military setting) earns a median salary of $360,000 per year, based on 16 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

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

Rheumatologists in a government, VA, or military setting earn between $335,000 (25th percentile) and $380,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $360,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Rheumatology (N=16 verified submissions, updated August 11, 2026, data as of 2026-08-11). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 11, 2026 | Based on 16 verified submissions

Government/VA Rheumatologist Salary (2026)

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

The median government/va rheumatologist salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $360,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 16 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $376,125.

Median Salary: $360,000
Average Salary: $376,125
25th Percentile: $335,000
75th Percentile: $380,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 11, 2026

Median

$360,000

Average

$376,125

25th

$335,000

75th

$380,000

Based on 16 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$335K$335,000 – $403K$402,500

25th

$335K$335,000

Median

$360K$360,000

75th

$380K$380,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$335K$335,000 – $380K$380,000

Median salary

$360K$360,000

Average salary

$376K$376,125

Salary Range

Minimum$335,000

Maximum$600,000

Percentiles

25th$335,000

75th$380,000

Breakdown

Monthly$30,000

Hourly$173

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for rheumatologists in a government, VA, or military setting. 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 Government/VA Rheumatology (N=16 verified submissions, updated August 11, 2026, data as of 2026-08-11). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 11, 2026 | Based on 16 verified submissions

Government/VA Rheumatologist Salary (2026)

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

Median Salary: $360,000
Average Salary: $376,125
25th Percentile: $335,000
75th Percentile: $380,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 11, 2026

Median

$360,000

Average

$376,125

25th

$335,000

75th

$380,000

Based on 16 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$335K$335,000 – $403K$402,500

25th

$335K$335,000

Median

$360K$360,000

75th

$380K$380,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$335K$335,000 – $380K$380,000

Median salary

$360K$360,000

Average salary

$376K$376,125

Salary Range

Minimum$335,000

Maximum$600,000

Percentiles

25th$335,000

75th$380,000

Breakdown

Monthly$30,000

Hourly$173

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for rheumatologists in a government, VA, or military setting. 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 Government/VA Salary Data

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

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