Rheumatology salary (2026)
The median advertised Rheumatology salary is $297,500, with most listed pay between $277,502 and $350,000. Over the past quarter, Rheumatology median pay has been declining 5.5%.Based on 88 WeekdayDoc listings. These are advertised ranges, not verified offers or guaranteed earnings.
How to read these numbers
These percentiles summarize listed salary-range midpoints for Rheumatology using the existing cohort and outlier filters, drawn from approved WeekdayDoc postings. They are not a compensation survey, accepted-offer data or an earnings guarantee. Sample sizes and coverage vary by specialty and state, and pay depends on hours, call, setting, location and experience — confirm the pay unit and schedule before comparing roles.
Salary by percentile
| Percentile | 25th | Median (50th) | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual salary | $277,502 | $297,500 | $327,000 | $350,000 |
88 listings in this sample. Based on 88 WeekdayDoc listings.
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Rheumatology pay by state
Advertised annual pay in the states with the most salaried Rheumatology listings. Median and interquartile range after outlier removal; the count is the listings behind each row.
| State | Median | 25th–75th | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $313,914 | $289k – $338k | 18 |
| Illinois | $315,000 | $288k – $475k | 7 |
| New York | $297,500 | $270k – $312k | 6 |
| Minnesota | $327,000 | $321k – $420k | 5 |
What current Rheumatology listings state
18% of 186 live Rheumatology listings state no call. 19% state no weekend work. 4% are fully remote. 25% state a sign-on bonus. 17% state loan repayment. Shares are of listings that state the term; silence is not a no.
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 4, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
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Estimated compensation per wRVU
| $/wRVU | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | Est. wRVUs/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | $45.76 | $52.00 | $60.32 | $67.60 | 4,200 |
Estimates, not measured rates: $/wRVU ranges are curated industry reference values, and wRVUs/yr is a WeekdayDoc model (the specialty's common CPT codes × assumed annual counts × 2026 CMS work RVUs). CMS sets the RVU per code, not anyone's yearly volume. Use as a rough guide, and check a contract's own wRVU target and rate. Calculate your own $/wRVU →
186 Rheumatology jobs on WeekdayDoc
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average Rheumatology salary in 2026?
The median Rheumatology salary is approximately $297,500 per year, based on 88 weekdaydoc listings. Pay typically ranges from $277,502 (25th percentile) to $350,000 (90th percentile).
What is the salary range for Rheumatology?
Rheumatology compensation generally spans $277,502 to $350,000, with a 75th-percentile figure around $327,000. Actual pay varies by location, experience, call burden, and employer.
What is an estimated $/wRVU rate for Rheumatology?
As a rough industry reference (not a measured rate), Rheumatology compensation per work RVU is around $52.00/wRVU (median), with top earners near $67.60/wRVU. WeekdayDoc's model puts a Rheumatology physician near 4,200 wRVUs a year — an estimate from common CPT codes and 2026 CMS work RVUs, not measured volume.
How many Rheumatology jobs are available right now?
WeekdayDoc currently lists 186 active Rheumatology jobs, filterable by salary, location, remote, and no-call options.
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