Hourly Wage for Physician - Hematology/Oncology Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Physician - Hematology/Oncology?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Physician - Hematology/Oncology in the United States is $170, which translates to an annual salary of about $352,651.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $203 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $159 to $187 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $150 per hour
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Physician - Hematology/Oncology Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $389,427 $32,452 $7,489 $187
Average $352,651 $29,388 $6,782 $170
25th Percentile $331,113 $27,593 $6,368 $159
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Key Factors That Influence Physician - Hematology/Oncology Salaries

A Physician - Hematology/Oncology's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Physician - Hematology/Oncology Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Physician - Hematology/Oncology's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $343,972
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $345,579
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $347,186
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $349,436
  • Expert (over 8 years): $355,395
Levels Salary
Entry Level Physician - Hematology/Oncology$343,972
Intermediate Level Physician - Hematology/Oncology$345,579
Senior Level Physician - Hematology/Oncology$347,186
Specialist Level Physician - Hematology/Oncology$349,436
Expert Level Physician - Hematology/Oncology$355,395
$343,972 0 yr
$345,579 < 2 yrs
$347,186 2-4 yrs
$349,436 5-8 yrs
$355,395 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Physician - Hematology/Oncologies

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $444,799
  • San Francisco: $440,426
  • Oakland: $430,657

What Skills Can Increase a Physician - Hematology/Oncology's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 4.24% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Oncology (Mentioned in 4.36% Job Postings): Designing, constructing, and repairing dental prosthetics and restorative and orthodontic devices to help patients correct dental conditions.
  • Critical Care (Mentioned in 2.95% Job Postings): Critical care is sometimes referred as intensive care. Intensive care medicine, or critical care medicine, is a branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and management of life-threatening conditions that may require sophisticated life support and intensive monitoring. An intensivist is a physician who specializes in the care of critically ill patients, most often in the intensive care unit (ICU). Intensivists can be internists or internal medicine sub-specialists (most often pulmonologists), anesthesiologists, emergency medicine physicians, pediatricians (including neonatologists), or surgeons who have completed a fellowship in critical care medicine.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 4.24%
Oncology 4.36%
Critical Care 2.95%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Physician - Hematology/Oncology's salary.
  • Clinical Care: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Care
 $366,757
4%
Initiative
 $363,231
3%
Innovation
 $359,704
2%
Confidentiality
 $359,704
2%
Hematology
 $359,704
2%
Acute Care
 $359,704
2%
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How Education impacts a Physician - Hematology/Oncology's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Physician - Hematology/Oncologies enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Physician - Hematology/Oncology with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $327,816 and $373,657).

Physician - Hematology/Oncology Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Physician - Hematology/Oncology
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 0.9%
Associates 0.9%
Bachelors 4.7%
Masters 6.5%
Doctorate 86.9%
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Physician - Hematology/Oncology Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Physician - Hematology/Oncology's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$331,113
Average $352,651/year
$389,427
$27,593
Average $29,388/month
$32,452
$6,368
Average $6,782/week
$7,489
$159
Average $170/hour
$187
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $389,427 $32,452 $7,489 $187
Average $352,651 $29,388 $6,782 $170
25th Percentile $331,113 $27,593 $6,368 $159

Salary Trends for Physician - Hematology/Oncology

Salaries for a Physician - Hematology/Oncology can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $231,993 in 2023 to around $226,789 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Physician - Hematology/Oncology salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Physician - Hematology/Oncology Over Time

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2023
$231,993
2024
$237,504
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FAQ about Physician - Hematology/Oncology

1. What are the responsibilities of Physician - Hematology/Oncology?

Examines and diagnoses disorders and diseases of the blood, bone marrow, vascular, and immune system. Recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition. Requests necessary tests, follow-up visits, and refers patients to specialists, as necessary. Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Requires a MD. Requires State License to Practice. Typically reports to a medical director. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

2. What are the skills of Physician - Hematology/Oncology

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Oncology: Designing, constructing, and repairing dental prosthetics and restorative and orthodontic devices to help patients correct dental conditions.

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Critical Care: Critical care is sometimes referred as intensive care. Intensive care medicine, or critical care medicine, is a branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and management of life-threatening conditions that may require sophisticated life support and intensive monitoring. An intensivist is a physician who specializes in the care of critically ill patients, most often in the intensive care unit (ICU). Intensivists can be internists or internal medicine sub-specialists (most often pulmonologists), anesthesiologists, emergency medicine physicians, pediatricians (including neonatologists), or surgeons who have completed a fellowship in critical care medicine.

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