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What is an allergist/immunologist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an allergist/immunologist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $143.57 an hour? That's $298,634 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 55,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreAllergist/ImmunologistUS Average
Salary
10.0

Avg. Salary $298,634

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.2

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 19.91%

Black or African American 3.79%

Hispanic or Latino 6.43%

Unknown 4.09%

White 65.62%

Gender

female 58.82%

male 41.18%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
9.2

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.5

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
9.1

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an allergist/immunologist

  1. Explore allergist/immunologist education requirements

    Most common allergist/immunologist degrees

    Associate

    23.5 %

    Bachelor's

    23.5 %

    Diploma

    17.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific allergist/immunologist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Exam Rooms67.60%
    Vital Signs32.40%
  3. Complete relevant allergist/immunologist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New allergist/immunologists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an allergist/immunologist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real allergist/immunologist resumes.
  4. Research allergist/immunologist duties and responsibilities

    • Manage preclinical studies and provide study reports to support early clinical development of HIV therapeutic vaccine.
    • Emphasize a laboratory environment that prioritize cleanliness and a structure that conform with FDA regulations and guidelines.
    • Emphasize a laboratory environment that prioritize cleanliness and a structure that conform with FDA regulations and guidelines.
  5. Apply for allergist/immunologist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an allergist/immunologist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average allergist/immunologist salary

The average allergist/immunologist salary in the United States is $298,634 per year or $144 per hour. Allergist/immunologist salaries range between $122,000 and $729,000 per year.

Average allergist/immunologist salary
$298,634 Yearly
$143.57 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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