How much do research rheumatologists make? The median research rheumatologist salary in 2026 is $360,000, with an average of $356,818. The typical range is $345,000–$370,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 11 submissions • Updated Mar 2026
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Based on 11 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Research Rheumatologist ranges from $345,000 to $370,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $380,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Rheumatologist average.
Entry-level Research Rheumatologist positions start at $345,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $361,250 – a 5% increase.
Most commonly, Research Rheumatologist physicians work in Private Practice settings (45% of submissions). Base salary makes up 81% of total compensation ($289,091), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Research Rheumatologist physicians report 4.0/5 career satisfaction, with 91% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized research procedures and treatments within rheumatology, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 11 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $360,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Research Rheumatologist physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Research Rheumatologist physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $362,000 | 5 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $358,750 | 4 submissions |
| Academic | $340,000 | 2 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $354,375 | 8 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $360,000 | 2 submissions |
| 16+ years | $370,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.