Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Urology (N=80 verified submissions, updated August 30, 2026, data as of 2026-08-30). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
93% of urologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.1/5 and median salary of $600,000, based on 80 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$600,000
$621,652
$560,000
$650,000
Based on 80 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
74 of 80 respondents would choose urology again
Based on 80 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from urologists about their career and work-life balance.
“Ancillary income potential ”
On career & specialty — Verified Urologist
“The mix of Medicine and surgery ”
On career & specialty — Verified Urologist
“I like the overlap of several fields of medicine within the purview of Urology and being able to surgically intervene for often immediate resolution of acute illness”
On career & specialty — Verified Urologist
“Hospital call every other day weekdays, one weekend per month. 7 uncompensated er calls per month beyond that $2050/day. Take 3 to 4 additional days per month ”
On work-life balance — Verified Urologist
“Great not many on call cases”
On work-life balance — Verified Urologist
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