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Job outlook for oncologists in the United States
Are oncologist jobs in demand?
Yes, oncologist jobs are in demand. Oncologist demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Oncologist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of oncologist jobs and the average oncologist salary over time.
Oncologist jobs over time
Oncologist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 437 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,543 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 6,745 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 6,161 | 0.00% |
Average oncologist salary over time
Oncologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $298,010 | $143.27 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $290,774 | $139.80 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $285,868 | $137.44 | --5.0% |
| 2023 | $300,809 | $144.62 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $294,448 | $141.56 | +4.7% |
Oncologist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of oncologist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where oncologists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for oncologists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 48 | 4% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 12 | 2% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 10 | 2% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 162 | 1% |
| 5 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 82 | 1% |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 78 | 1% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 77 | 1% |
| 8 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 74 | 1% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 70 | 1% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 48 | 1% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 47 | 1% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 28 | 1% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 28 | 1% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 25 | 1% |
| 15 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 18 | 1% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 15 | 1% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 9 | 1% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 7 | 1% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 7 | 1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 3 | 1% |
Most common cities for oncologists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 1 | 4% | $266,044 |
| 2 | Rochester | 3 | 3% | $368,894 |
| 3 | Kenosha | 2 | 2% | $385,167 |
| 4 | East Lansing | 1 | 2% | $320,641 |
| 5 | Des Moines | 3 | 1% | $363,966 |
| 6 | Rockford | 2 | 1% | $346,818 |
| 7 | Clearwater | 1 | 1% | $253,660 |
| 8 | Daly City | 1 | 1% | $211,892 |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | 1 | 1% | $319,260 |
| 10 | Houston | 3 | 0% | $220,943 |
| 11 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $344,050 |
| 12 | Cleveland | 1 | 0% | $307,106 |
| 13 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $316,325 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $345,761 |
| 15 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $268,963 |