Nephrologist salary in United States

The average salary for a Nephrologist is $256,780 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 506 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 2, 2026.

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Nephrologist salaries typically range between a low of $179,797 and a high of $366,724 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Nephrologist include Seattle, WA at $337,773 per year, New York, NY at $291,249 per year, and Spokane, WA at $270,101 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Nephrologist include Curative Talent ($499,200 per year) and DT-Trak Consulting ($494,000 per year).