Nephrologists earned an average of $263,000 in 2013. In 2023, that figure increased to $312,000. This was the lowest 10-year salary increase among 25 specialties; the other 24 had jumps ranging from $78,000 to $317,000.
Here are three notes on changes in nephrologist pay in the last 10 years:
1. Forty-three percent of nephrologists surveyed in 2023 indicated they feel fairly compensated, compared to 42% in 2013.
2. In 2013, the largest portion of nephrologists (21%) reported they spent between 30 and 40 hours a week seeing patients. In 2023, 48% said they are with patients 30 to 40 hours a week.
3. In 2013, 39% of nephrology specialists indicated they would choose the same specialty again, if given the chance to go back. In 2023, 72% said they would.
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