Oncologist Salary in the US
$284,430
per year
per month
$23,700
per month
per year
Bonus
$26,700/year
Bonus
$2,220/month
Oncologist - Average Salary
The average salary for an Oncologist is $284,430 per year ($23,700 per month), which is $230,940 (+432%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
An Oncologist can expect an average starting salary of $153,200. The highest salaries can exceed $432,300.
An Oncologist can expect an average starting salary of $153,200. The highest salaries can exceed $432,300.
$153,200
Low
$284,430
Average salary
$432,300
High
$12,770
Low
$23,700
Average salary
$36,030
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$11,000 $258,200 $527,300 | ||
| Salary | $153,200 - 432,300 | |
| Bonus | $11,000 - 95,000 | |
| Total Pay | $164,200 - 527,300 |
$920 $21,520 $43,950 | ||
| Salary | $12,770 - 36,030 | |
| Bonus | $920 - 7,920 | |
| Total Pay | $13,690 - 43,950 |
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Oncologist Salary Range
Among Oncologists in the U.S., Veterinary Oncologists have lower salaries, while Pediatric Oncologists, Neuro Oncologists and Surgical Oncologists have higher salaries.
Oncologist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Oncologist | $364K/year | +28% |
| Neuro Oncologist | $333K/year | +17% |
| Pediatric Oncologist | $319K/year | +12% |
| Medical Oncologist | $304K/year | +7% |
| Hematologist Oncologist | $270K/year | -5% |
| Veterinary Oncologist | $151K/year | -47% |
Oncologist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Oncologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $253,700 per year. A mid level Oncologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $280,450, while a Senior Oncologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $298,460. Oncologists with more than 20 years of experience earn $307,430 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Oncologist
| Late Career | ▲ +8% |
| Senior | ▲ +5% |
| Average Salary | $284,430/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -1% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -11% |
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Oncologist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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