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Endocrinologist Salary 2026: Diabetes Care, Thyroid, and Reproductive Subspecialty
Endocrinology has seen dramatic demand growth in 2026 driven by GLP-1 drug expansion (Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound), diabetes epidemic, and thyroid disease surge. Median endocrinologist salary reached $315,000, with reproductive endocrinologists (REI) commanding significantly more.
Subspecialty Benchmarks (2026)
| Subspecialty | Median Base | Top Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| General Adult Endocrinology | $305,000 | $378,000 |
| Diabetology (Diabetes-focused) | $335,000 | $410,000 |
| Thyroid / Endocrine Surgery-adjacent | $325,000 | $400,000 |
| Reproductive Endocrinology (REI) | $445,000 | $575,000 |
| Pediatric Endocrinology | $265,000 | $340,000 |
| Neuroendocrinology | $310,000 | $385,000 |
| Academic Endocrinology | $265,000 | $335,000 |
Top 10 Highest-Paying States for Endocrinology
| Rank | State | Median Base |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $365,000+ |
| 2 | Indiana | $358,000+ |
| 3 | Nebraska | $352,000+ |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $348,000+ |
| 5 | Missouri | $345,000+ |
| 6 | Kentucky | $342,000+ |
| 7 | Florida | $340,000+ |
| 8 | Ohio | $338,000+ |
| 9 | Texas | $335,000+ |
| 10 | Iowa | $332,000+ |
Telehealth Endocrinology
Endocrinology is uniquely telehealth-friendly, most follow-up visits can be conducted remotely with lab review:
- Hospital-based telehealth endocrinologists: $320K-$395K + telehealth differential
- Platform-employed (Nudj Health, Sesame, similar): $285K-$365K
- 1099 per-visit platform contracts: $85-$135 per 20-min follow-up
REI Premium
Reproductive endocrinology is the highest-paying endo subspecialty due to fertility practice ownership economics:
- Cash-pay IVF cycles ($15K-$25K per cycle) drive practice profitability
- REI partners at established fertility practices commonly earn $650K-$1M+
- Demand has compounded with delayed childbearing trends
Ava Health places endocrinologists across general, subspecialty, and telehealth settings. Contact us for openings.
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