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Job outlook for nephrologists in the United States
Are nephrologist jobs in demand?
Yes, nephrologist jobs are in demand. Nephrologist demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Nephrologist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of nephrologist jobs and the average nephrologist salary over time.
Nephrologist jobs over time
Nephrologist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,054 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,075 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 768 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,361 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,070 | 0.00% |
Average nephrologist salary over time
Nephrologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $252,156 | $121.23 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $246,034 | $118.29 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $241,883 | $116.29 | --5.0% |
| 2023 | $254,525 | $122.37 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $249,143 | $119.78 | +4.7% |
Nephrologist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of nephrologist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where nephrologists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for nephrologists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 58 | 4% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 19 | 3% |
| 3 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 67 | 2% |
| 4 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 37 | 2% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 22 | 2% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 15 | 2% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 12 | 2% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 147 | 1% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 93 | 1% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 81 | 1% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 78 | 1% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 74 | 1% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 68 | 1% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 44 | 1% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 27 | 1% |
| 16 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 18 | 1% |
| 17 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 13 | 1% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 8 | 1% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 7 | 1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 6 | 1% |
Most common cities for nephrologists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden City | 1 | 4% | $220,520 |
| 2 | Mason City | 1 | 4% | $259,404 |
| 3 | Everett | 1 | 2% | $219,072 |
| 4 | Pittsfield | 1 | 2% | $219,256 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $218,948 |
| 6 | Lafayette | 1 | 1% | $232,766 |
| 7 | Somerville | 1 | 1% | $218,997 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $204,080 |
| 9 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $245,485 |
| 10 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $200,420 |
| 11 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $197,177 |
| 12 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $202,010 |