Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Rheumatology (N=61 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 61 approved salary reports
Is Rheumatology Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Rheumatology Worth It?
95% of rheumatologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.8/5 and median salary of $350,000, based on 61 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 3.8/5
- Would Choose Again
- 95%
- Median Salary
- $350,000
- Avg Hours
- 43/wk
The Numbers
Median
$350,000
Average
$360,467
25th
$335,000
75th
$365,000
Based on 61 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$335K$365K
Salary Distribution
$335K$335,000 – $380K$380,00025th
$335K$335,000
Median
$350K$350,000
75th
$365K$365,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$335K$335,000 – $365K$365,000
Median salary
$350K$350,000
Average salary
$360K$360,467
Percentiles
25th$335,000
75th$365,000
Breakdown
Monthly$29,167
Hourly$168
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction3.8 / 5
Based on 61 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again95%
58 of 61 respondents would choose rheumatology again
Average Hours Worked43 hrs/week
Based on 61 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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