Nephrology deals with the functions and diseases of the kidneys, including the effects of diseases such as hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes. According to the Medical Group Compensation and Financial Survey by the American Medical Group Association (AMGA), the 2009 median national salary for a physician specializing in hypertension and nephrology was $246,049, while the median salary for a pediatric nephrologist was $217,767.
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The AMGA also reported that the starting salary for a physician specializing in hypertension and nephrology was $180,000. The median salaries by region of the United States were as follows: East, $235,000; West, $284,940; South, $256,293; and North, $238,750.
Nephrology Nurses
Nurses may specialize in caring for people with kidney disease. According to payscale.com, as of January 2011, the national median salary for job listings for certified nephrology nurses by years of experience is as follows: one to four years, $68,986; five to nine years, $76,835; 10 to 19 years, $80,000; and 20 years or more, $81,010.
Nephrology Social Worker
A nephrology social worker, also called a renal social worker, helps people with end-stage kidney disease and their families deal with the psychosocial aspects of the disease and dying. According to indeed.com, as of January 2011, the national average salary for a social worker in nephrology is $68,000.
Professor of Nephrology
According to Simply Hired, as of January 2011, the average salary for a professor of nephrology is $111,000.
