Salary Guides/Allergist

Allergist Salary Guide

Real salary ranges for Allergists in the US market — what you should expect, and what you can negotiate.

Salary Ranges

25TH PERCENTILE

$185,000

Entry-level or lower cost-of-living markets

50TH PERCENTILE

$240,000

Median — most roles fall here

75TH PERCENTILE

$310,000

Experienced, larger market or company

90TH PERCENTILE

$420,000

Top earners, premium markets

Allergist compensation has grown 8-12% annually, driven by high-margin allergy injection and immunotherapy revenue streams; private practice owners earn 35-50% more than employed counterparts but face higher overhead, while underserved rural and suburban markets offer 15-25% premiums to recruit specialists.

Top-Paying Cities

Scottsdale, AZ$385,000

Denver, CO$365,000

Minneapolis, MN$355,000

Atlanta, GA$340,000

Chicago, IL$325,000

Top-Paying Industries

Private Practice (Owner)$420,000

Private Practice (Employed)$285,000

Health Systems (Academic)$245,000

Hospitals (Non-Academic)$255,000

Telehealth/Urgent Care$195,000

Negotiation Tip for Allergists

Negotiate injection therapy and allergy testing revenue sharing explicitly—many practices use split models (60/40 to 70/30) that significantly boost base salary; request detailed RVU productivity benchmarks and ask for guaranteed minimums during the ramp-up period.

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