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Job outlook for rheumatologists in the United States
Are rheumatologist jobs in demand?
Yes, rheumatologist jobs are in demand. Rheumatologist demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Rheumatologist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of rheumatologist jobs and the average rheumatologist salary over time.
Rheumatologist jobs over time
Rheumatologist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 186 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 204 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 146 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 640 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 584 | 0.00% |
Average rheumatologist salary over time
Rheumatologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $299,669 | $144.07 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $292,393 | $140.57 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $287,459 | $138.20 | --5.0% |
| 2022 | $302,484 | $145.42 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $296,087 | $142.35 | +4.7% |
Rheumatologist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of rheumatologist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where rheumatologists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for rheumatologists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 30 | 2% |
| 2 | New York | 19,849,399 | 127 | 1% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 111 | 1% |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 69 | 1% |
| 5 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 68 | 1% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 48 | 1% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 39 | 1% |
| 8 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 36 | 1% |
| 9 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 26 | 1% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 23 | 1% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 19 | 1% |
| 12 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 15 | 1% |
| 13 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 13 | 1% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 11 | 1% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 9 | 1% |
| 16 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 9 | 1% |
| 17 | Alaska | 739,795 | 7 | 1% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 6 | 1% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 6 | 1% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 5 | 1% |
Most common cities for rheumatologists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eureka | 1 | 4% | $278,604 |
| 2 | Mason City | 1 | 4% | $348,683 |
| 3 | Peoria | 2 | 2% | $321,482 |
| 4 | Leominster | 1 | 2% | $323,101 |
| 5 | Pittsfield | 1 | 2% | $323,494 |
| 6 | Torrance | 1 | 1% | $223,751 |
| 7 | Worcester | 1 | 1% | $320,132 |
| 8 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $331,459 |
| 9 | Long Beach | 1 | 0% | $223,319 |
| 10 | Pittsburgh | 1 | 0% | $307,649 |