Urology Salary Data
Median Salary
$590,000
Average Salary
$592,987
Salary Range
Percentiles
Breakdown
How much does a Urologist make?
As of June 24, 2025, a Urologist in the United States earns an average of $590,000 per year ($49,167 monthly). Based on an average 54-hour work week, this translates to approximately $212 per hour.
Salary Range and Distribution
Based on 65 verified physician salary submissions, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $550,000 to $610,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $1,050,000 annually. The majority of Urology salaries fall between $550,000 (25th percentile) and $610,000 (75th percentile).
Career Growth and Advancement
The salary difference between early-career and experienced Urology physicians is significant. Entry-level positions start at $559,521, while those with 10+ years of experience earn an average of $623,500 - a 11% increase. This substantial growth reflects the value of experience and skill development in the field.
Practice Settings and Compensation Structure
Base salary makes up 86% of total compensation ($508,771), with the remainder coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and other incentives.
Job Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance
Urology physicians report high career satisfaction, rating their specialty 4.1 out of 5, with 92% saying they would choose this specialty again.
Salary Distribution
Distribution based on 65 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $590,000
Physician Satisfaction in Urology
Satisfaction Rating
Average satisfaction rating reported by Urology physicians (1-5 scale).
Would Choose Again
Percentage of Urology physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Career Satisfaction
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
Primary Challenges
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Salary Comparison
Location Statistics
Average Salary
$592,987
Median Salary
$590,000
Salary Range
$550,000 - $610,000
National Comparison
National Average
$592,987
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
65 local / 65 national reports
Salary by Practice Type
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $618,960 | 25 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $612,638 | 30 submissions |
| Academic | $469,100 | 10 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
Salary by Experience Level
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $526,250 | 4 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $572,238 | 9 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $569,808 | 26 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $603,882 | 17 submissions |
| 16+ years | $689,778 | 9 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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Subspecialty Comparison
Endourology
Pediatric
Oncology
| Subspecialty | Average Salary | Sample Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endourology | $638,333 | 3 submissions | Focuses on specialized endourology procedures and treatments within urology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Pediatric | $588,333 | 15 submissions | Provides specialized surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents, addressing congenital conditions and childhood diseases. |
| Oncology | $556,600 | 15 submissions | Focuses on specialized oncology procedures and treatments within urology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
* Subspecialties with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
* Data is aggregated from verified physician submissions.
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Average Salary: $1,776,100
Based on 15 submissions
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Average Salary: $750,000
Based on 2 submissions
Head and Neck Surgery
Average Salary: $700,000
Based on 2 submissions
* Salary data is updated monthly based on verified physician submissions.
Urology Salary by State
Arizona
$585,000/year
4 reports
California
$600,000/year
8 reports
Colorado
$470,000/year
1 reports
Florida
$560,000/year
2 reports
Georgia
$585,000/year
5 reports
Illinois
$570,000/year
7 reports
Indiana
$475,000/year
1 reports
Kentucky
$695,000/year
1 reports
Louisiana
$500,000/year
1 reports
Maine
$643,000/year
1 reports
Massachusetts
$600,000/year
22 reports
Michigan
$330,000/year
1 reports
Minnesota
$716,000/year
1 reports
New York
$1,050,000/year
2 reports
Oklahoma
$800,000/year
1 reports
Oregon
$585,000/year
1 reports
Pennsylvania
$392,000/year
3 reports
Texas
$800,000/year
2 reports
Washington
$850,000/year
1 reports
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