Best cities for a rheumatologist
The best cities for rheumatologists are Anchorage, AK, Wichita, KS, and Minneapolis, MN, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for rheumatologists vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for rheumatologists in the U.S.
Whether you're starting your career as a rheumatologist or considering a move, this list of the best cities for rheumatologists to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for rheumatologists. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a rheumatologist. While the absolute best city for rheumatologists is Anchorage, AK, there are plenty of other great places to consider.
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10 best cities for rheumatologists in 2025
1. Anchorage, AK
Total rheumatologist jobs: 4 Average annual salary: $446,482 Lowest 10 percent warn: $227,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $877,000 Location quotient: 8.93 2. Wichita, KS
Total rheumatologist jobs: 5 Average annual salary: $331,401 Lowest 10 percent warn: $162,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $674,000 Location quotient: 6.65 3. Minneapolis, MN
Total rheumatologist jobs: 7 Average annual salary: $398,350 Lowest 10 percent warn: $195,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $811,000 Location quotient: 2.10 4. Cleveland, OH
Total rheumatologist jobs: 7 Average annual salary: $312,644 Lowest 10 percent warn: $151,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $646,000 Location quotient: 4.98 5. Omaha, NE
Total rheumatologist jobs: 4 Average annual salary: $350,086 Lowest 10 percent warn: $170,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $720,000 Location quotient: 2.13 6. Detroit, MI
Total rheumatologist jobs: 4 Average annual salary: $339,707 Lowest 10 percent warn: $164,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $701,000 Location quotient: 2.14 7. Lexington, KY
Total rheumatologist jobs: 1 Average annual salary: $352,307 Lowest 10 percent warn: $172,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $720,000 Location quotient: 1.82 8. Cincinnati, OH
Total rheumatologist jobs: 6 Average annual salary: $298,647 Lowest 10 percent warn: $146,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $609,000 Location quotient: 3.14 9. Madison, WI
Total rheumatologist jobs: 2 Average annual salary: $381,582 Lowest 10 percent warn: $185,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $783,000 Location quotient: 1.25 10. Memphis, TN
Total rheumatologist jobs: 11 Average annual salary: $278,926 Lowest 10 percent warn: $136,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $568,000 Location quotient: 6.29
Best cities for rheumatologists
- Anchorage, AK
- Wichita, KS
- Minneapolis, MN
- Cleveland, OH
- Omaha, NE
- Detroit, MI
- Lexington, KY
- Cincinnati, OH
- Madison, WI
- Memphis, TN
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Detailed list of the best cities for a rheumatologist
| Rank | City | Average salary | Lowest 10% Earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage, AK | $446,482 | $227,000 | 298,192 | 4 |
| 2 | Wichita, KS | $331,401 | $162,000 | 389,902 | 5 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $398,350 | $195,000 | 413,651 | 7 |
| 4 | Cleveland, OH | $312,644 | $151,000 | 385,809 | 7 |
| 5 | Omaha, NE | $350,086 | $170,000 | 446,970 | 4 |
| 6 | Detroit, MI | $339,707 | $164,000 | 672,795 | 4 |
| 7 | Lexington, KY | $352,307 | $172,000 | 318,449 | 1 |
| 8 | Cincinnati, OH | $298,647 | $146,000 | 298,800 | 6 |
| 9 | Madison, WI | $381,582 | $185,000 | 252,551 | 2 |
| 10 | Memphis, TN | $278,926 | $136,000 | 652,717 | 11 |
| 11 | Louisville, KY | $354,421 | $173,000 | 597,337 | 2 |
| 12 | Pittsburgh, PA | $307,649 | $148,000 | 303,625 | 8 |
| 13 | Buffalo, NY | $341,346 | $163,000 | 256,902 | 5 |
| 14 | Kansas City, MO | $329,325 | $160,000 | 481,420 | 3 |
| 15 | Indianapolis, IN | $344,716 | $169,000 | 855,164 | 2 |
| 16 | Henderson, NV | $293,765 | $145,000 | 292,969 | 1 |
| 17 | Philadelphia, PA | $290,483 | $138,000 | 1,567,872 | 8 |
| 18 | Winston-Salem, NC | $286,064 | $137,000 | 242,203 | 1 |
| 19 | Saint Louis, MO | $324,895 | $159,000 | 311,404 | 4 |
| 20 | Albuquerque, NM | $302,041 | $150,000 | 559,277 | 2 |
| 21 | Milwaukee, WI | $379,209 | $184,000 | 595,047 | - |
| 22 | Saint Paul, MN | $397,949 | $195,000 | 302,398 | - |
| 23 | Seattle, WA | $374,822 | $183,000 | 704,352 | 4 |
| 24 | Fort Wayne, IN | $357,249 | $174,000 | 264,488 | - |
| 25 | Columbus, OH | $303,309 | $147,000 | 860,090 | 2 |
| 26 | Las Vegas, NV | $295,843 | $146,000 | 632,912 | 3 |
| 27 | Lincoln, NE | $343,636 | $167,000 | 280,364 | - |
| 28 | Toledo, OH | $319,631 | $155,000 | 278,508 | - |
| 29 | Chicago, IL | $331,459 | $161,000 | 2,704,958 | 3 |
| 30 | Reno, NV | $323,158 | $160,000 | 245,255 | - |
| 31 | Nashville, TN | $291,164 | $142,000 | 660,388 | - |
| 32 | El Paso, TX | $225,894 | $109,000 | 683,080 | 4 |
| 33 | Denver, CO | $331,434 | $162,000 | 693,060 | 1 |
| 34 | Boston, MA | $320,730 | $149,000 | 673,184 | 4 |
| 35 | North Las Vegas, NV | $296,953 | $146,000 | 238,702 | - |
| 36 | Aurora, CO | $330,773 | $162,000 | 361,710 | - |
| 37 | Scottsdale, AZ | $245,599 | $120,000 | 246,645 | 2 |
| 38 | Norfolk, VA | $244,234 | $116,000 | 245,115 | 3 |
| 39 | Atlanta, GA | $291,983 | $140,000 | 472,522 | 2 |
| 40 | Greensboro, NC | $284,854 | $137,000 | 287,027 | - |
| 41 | New Orleans, LA | $215,705 | $99,000 | 391,495 | 4 |
| 42 | Colorado Springs, CO | $320,199 | $157,000 | 465,101 | - |
| 43 | Tulsa, OK | $239,922 | $118,000 | 403,090 | 1 |
| 44 | Durham, NC | $282,284 | $135,000 | 263,016 | - |
| 45 | Oyster Bay, NY | $304,990 | $144,000 | 293,214 | - |
| 46 | New York, NY | $304,741 | $144,000 | 8,537,673 | 3 |
| 47 | Charlotte, NC | $281,492 | $135,000 | 842,051 | - |
| 48 | Brookhaven, NY | $304,448 | $144,000 | 486,040 | - |
| 49 | Hempstead, NY | $303,762 | $144,000 | 759,757 | - |
| 50 | Raleigh, NC | $280,480 | $134,000 | 458,880 | - |
Highest paying cities for rheumatologists
| Rank | City | Avg. rheumatologist salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo, ND | $476,411 |
| 2 | Anchorage, AK | $446,482 |
| 3 | Eau Claire, WI | $405,911 |
| 4 | Minneapolis, MN | $398,350 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls, SD | $393,098 |
| 6 | Kennewick, WA | $369,757 |
| 7 | East Chicago, IN | $367,616 |
| 8 | Bangor, ME | $365,406 |
| 9 | Topeka, KS | $350,485 |
| 10 | Omaha, NE | $350,087 |
| 11 | Mason City, IA | $348,683 |
| 12 | Jackson, MI | $341,487 |
| 13 | Buffalo, NY | $341,346 |
| 14 | Erie, PA | $322,676 |
| 15 | Peoria, IL | $321,482 |
| 16 | Boston, MA | $320,730 |
| 17 | Stamford, CT | $320,401 |
| 18 | Cleveland, OH | $312,644 |
| 19 | Cape Girardeau, MO | $309,768 |
| 20 | Memphis, TN | $278,927 |
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Updated January 8, 2025