How much does a private practice sports medicine physician make in 2026?

A private practice sports medicine physician (in a private or group practice) earns a median salary of $425,000 per year, based on 7 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for sports medicine physicians in a private or group practice?

Sports Medicine Physicians in a private or group practice earn between $380,000 (25th percentile) and $500,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $425,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Sports Medicine (N=7 verified submissions, updated August 11, 2026, data as of 2026-08-11). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 11, 2026 | Based on 7 verified submissions

Private Practice Sports Medicine Physician Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Sports Medicine Physician Salary (in a private or group practice)

The median private practice sports medicine physician salary (in a private or group practice) is $425,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 7 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $437,857.

Median Salary: $425,000
Average Salary: $437,857
25th Percentile: $380,000
75th Percentile: $500,000

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

Median

$425,000

Average

$437,857

25th

$380,000

75th

$500,000

Based on 7 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$380K$380,000 – $560K$560,000

25th

$380K$380,000

Median

$425K$425,000

75th

$500K$500,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$380K$380,000 – $500K$500,000

Median salary

$425K$425,000

Average salary

$438K$437,857

Salary Range

Minimum$380,000

Maximum$600,000

Percentiles

25th$380,000

75th$500,000

Breakdown

Monthly$35,417

Hourly$204

How Private Practice Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for sports medicine physicians in a private or group practice. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Sports Medicine salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Sports Medicine (N=7 verified submissions, updated August 11, 2026, data as of 2026-08-11). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 11, 2026 | Based on 7 verified submissions

Private Practice Sports Medicine Physician Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Sports Medicine Physician Salary (in a private or group practice)

Median Salary: $425,000
Average Salary: $437,857
25th Percentile: $380,000
75th Percentile: $500,000

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

Median

$425,000

Average

$437,857

25th

$380,000

75th

$500,000

Based on 7 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$380K$380,000 – $560K$560,000

25th

$380K$380,000

Median

$425K$425,000

75th

$500K$500,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$380K$380,000 – $500K$500,000

Median salary

$425K$425,000

Average salary

$438K$437,857

Salary Range

Minimum$380,000

Maximum$600,000

Percentiles

25th$380,000

75th$500,000

Breakdown

Monthly$35,417

Hourly$204

How Private Practice Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for sports medicine physicians in a private or group practice. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Sports Medicine salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Private Practice Salary Data

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