Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Rheumatology (N=60 verified submissions, updated May 12, 2026, data as of 2026-05-12). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
95% of rheumatologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.8/5 and median salary of $350,000, based on 60 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$350,000
$360,475
$335,000
$365,000
Based on 60 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
57 of 60 respondents would choose rheumatology again
Based on 60 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from rheumatologists about their career and work-life balance.
“Four day work with no weekends or nights. ”
On work-life balance — Verified Rheumatologist
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