The average pay for a Physician / Doctor, Oncologist is $103 per hour.
The average pay for a Physician / Doctor, Oncologist is $255,776 per year.
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Job Description for Physician / Doctor, Oncologist
An oncologist is a specialized physician or doctor who is trained in a wide variety of diagnoses and cancer treatment procedures. This person often works in a hospital or medical office. While many work during regular business hours, it is not unusual for an oncologist to work extended hours, especially within a hospital setting.
Read More...- Examine patients, images, and laboratory results to diagnose and recommend treatments for cancer.
- Track progress and health of patients.
- Provide treatment plans that take into account the nature of the cancer, the patients' wishes and best medical options.
- Recommend changes to diet, exercise, and other factors to reduce cancer risks or side effects of treatment.
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Pay by Experience Level for Physician / Doctor, Oncologist
Pay by Experience for a Physician / Doctor, Oncologist has a positive trend. An entry-level Physician / Doctor, Oncologist with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $233,000 based on 158 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Physician / Doctor, Oncologist with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $242,000 based on 93 salaries. An experienced Physician / Doctor, Oncologist which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $254,000 based on 79 salaries. A Physician / Doctor, Oncologist with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $307,000 based on 55 salaries.
Pay Difference by Location
Home to some of the best pay for Oncologists, Boston offers exceptional salaries, 20 percent above the national average. Oncologists will also find cushy salaries in Indianapolis (+17 percent), Atlanta (+13 percent), Seattle (+12 percent), and Cleveland (+8 percent). In New York, salaries are 19 percent below the national average and represent the lowest-paying market. Employers in Chicago and Baltimore also lean toward paying below-median salaries (18 percent less).
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Key Stats for Physician / Doctor, Oncologist
Gender
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Female
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Male
64 % |
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Job Satisfaction
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Rated 5 out of 5 based on 39 votes. |
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