Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Sports Medicine (N=15 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 15 approved salary reports
Is Sports Medicine Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Sports Medicine Worth It?
80% of sports medicine physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.3/5 and median salary of $375,000, based on 15 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 4.3/5
- Would Choose Again
- 80%
- Median Salary
- $375,000
- Avg Hours
- 46/wk
The Numbers
Median
$375,000
Average
$383,333
25th
$310,000
75th
$450,000
Based on 15 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$310K$450K
Salary Distribution
$310K$310,000 – $520K$520,00025th
$310K$310,000
Median
$375K$375,000
75th
$450K$450,000
Middle 50% earn
$310K$310,000 – $450K$450,000
Median salary
$375K$375,000
Average salary
$383K$383,333
Percentiles
25th$310,000
75th$450,000
Breakdown
Monthly$31,250
Hourly$180
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction4.3 / 5
Based on 15 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again80%
12 of 15 respondents would choose sports medicine again
Average Hours Worked46 hrs/week
Based on 15 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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