How much does a private practice rheumatologist make in 2026?

A private practice rheumatologist (in a private or group practice) earns a median salary of $355,000 per year, based on 17 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for rheumatologists in a private or group practice?

Rheumatologists in a private or group practice earn between $330,000 (25th percentile) and $370,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $355,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Rheumatology (N=17 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 25, 2026 | Based on 17 verified submissions

Private Practice Rheumatologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Rheumatologist Salary (in a private or group practice)

The median private practice rheumatologist salary (in a private or group practice) is $355,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 17 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $367,529.

Median Salary: $355,000
Average Salary: $367,529
25th Percentile: $330,000
75th Percentile: $370,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 25, 2026

Median

$355,000

Average

$367,529

25th

$330,000

75th

$370,000

Based on 17 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$330K$370K

Salary Distribution

$330K$330,000 – $390K$390,000

25th

$330K$330,000

Median

$355K$355,000

75th

$370K$370,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$330K$330,000 – $370K$370,000

Median salary

$355K$355,000

Average salary

$368K$367,529

Percentiles

25th$330,000

75th$370,000

Breakdown

Monthly$29,583

Hourly$171

How Private Practice Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for rheumatologists in a private or group practice. 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 Private Practice Rheumatology (N=17 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 25, 2026 | Based on 17 verified submissions

Private Practice Rheumatologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Rheumatologist Salary (in a private or group practice)

Median Salary: $355,000
Average Salary: $367,529
25th Percentile: $330,000
75th Percentile: $370,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 25, 2026

Median

$355,000

Average

$367,529

25th

$330,000

75th

$370,000

Based on 17 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$330K$370K

Salary Distribution

$330K$330,000 – $390K$390,000

25th

$330K$330,000

Median

$355K$355,000

75th

$370K$370,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$330K$330,000 – $370K$370,000

Median salary

$355K$355,000

Average salary

$368K$367,529

Percentiles

25th$330,000

75th$370,000

Breakdown

Monthly$29,583

Hourly$171

How Private Practice Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for rheumatologists in a private or group practice. 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 Private Practice Salary Data

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

Submit Your Salary