How much does a hospital employed rheumatologist make in 2026?

A hospital employed rheumatologist (employed by a hospital or health system) earns a median salary of $345,000 per year, based on 23 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for rheumatologists employed by a hospital or health system?

Rheumatologists employed by a hospital or health system earn between $340,000 (25th percentile) and $360,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $345,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Rheumatology (N=23 verified submissions, updated August 11, 2026, data as of 2026-08-11). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 11, 2026 | Based on 23 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Rheumatologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Rheumatologist Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

The median hospital employed rheumatologist salary (employed by a hospital or health system) is $345,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 23 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $375,457.

Median Salary: $345,000
Average Salary: $375,457
25th Percentile: $340,000
75th Percentile: $360,000

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

Median

$345,000

Average

$375,457

25th

$340,000

75th

$360,000

Based on 23 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$340K$340,000 – $370K$370,000

25th

$340K$340,000

Median

$345K$345,000

75th

$360K$360,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$340K$340,000 – $360K$360,000

Median salary

$345K$345,000

Average salary

$375K$375,457

Salary Range

Minimum$340,000

Maximum$905,000

Percentiles

25th$340,000

75th$360,000

Breakdown

Monthly$28,750

Hourly$166

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for rheumatologists employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Rheumatology salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Rheumatology (N=23 verified submissions, updated August 11, 2026, data as of 2026-08-11). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 11, 2026 | Based on 23 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Rheumatologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Rheumatologist Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

Median Salary: $345,000
Average Salary: $375,457
25th Percentile: $340,000
75th Percentile: $360,000

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

Median

$345,000

Average

$375,457

25th

$340,000

75th

$360,000

Based on 23 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$340K$340,000 – $370K$370,000

25th

$340K$340,000

Median

$345K$345,000

75th

$360K$360,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$340K$340,000 – $360K$360,000

Median salary

$345K$345,000

Average salary

$375K$375,457

Salary Range

Minimum$340,000

Maximum$905,000

Percentiles

25th$340,000

75th$360,000

Breakdown

Monthly$28,750

Hourly$166

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for rheumatologists employed by a hospital or health system. 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 Hospital Employed Salary Data

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

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