The median pay for Allergists and Immunologists is $265,930 a year ($127.85/hr), according to BLS OEWS, May 2025. Employment is projected to grow 3.4% through 2035, with about 9,400 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
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At a glance
Allergist and Immunologist in four numbers
- Median pay
- $265,930a year, or $127.85/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $69KTop 10% $452K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +3.4%About as fast as averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+3.4%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +3.4% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 9,400367,400 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 2025367.4K
- Projected 2035380.1K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 367.4K Projected 2035 380.1K - Typical education
- Doctorateneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- High school6.9%
- Some college3.5%
- Associate's2.4%
- Master's12.8%
- Doctorate21.5%
- Post-doctoral training53%
Highest education held by allergists and immunologists Segment Value High school 6.9% Some college 3.5% Associate's 2.4% Master's 12.8% Doctorate 21.5% Post-doctoral training 53%
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Pay
How much do allergists and immunologists make?
Allergists and Immunologists earn a median of $265,930 a year ($127.85 an hour, or about $22,160 a month); the lowest-paid 10% earn less than $69,170 and the top 10% more than $452,360 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The best-paying state is North Dakota, with a median of $454,550. See Allergist and immunologist salary in North Dakota and every other state. By city, pay is highest around Fort Smith ($238,990 average).
Every allergist and immunologist in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$265,930
Middle half earn $102,930 to $378,770
- 10th
- $69,170
- 25th
- $102,930
- 75th
- $378,770
- 90th
- $452,360
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $69,170 |
| 25th | $102,930 |
| Median | $265,930 |
| 75th | $378,770 |
| 90th | $452,360 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $265,930
- Median hourly wage
- $127.85/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $262,040
- People employed
- 342,720
Versus all US occupations
At $265,930, Allergists and Immunologists earn 422% above the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $214,950 a year.
Versus healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
Inside the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical group, where the middle occupation pays $102,760, this is 159% above the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $452,360 or more while the bottom 10% earn $69,170, a gap of 6.5×. That is an unusually wide spread, which usually tracks specialisation, employer type and years of experience.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 98% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Highest-paying state
North Dakota pays the most at $454,550, and still leads at $510,966 once local prices are taken into account.
Pay by state
Which states pay allergists and immunologists the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1North Dakota | $454,550 | $510,966 | 740 |
| 2Montana | $438,850 | $463,680 | 580 |
| 3Maine | $419,410 | $432,159 | 1,340 |
| 4Wisconsin | $391,740 | $416,324 | 6,350 |
| 5Minnesota | $367,320 | $372,456 | 5,350 |
| 6Indiana | $366,190 | $392,365 | 6,760 |
| 7New Hampshire | $361,300 | $346,854 | 1,000 |
| 8Alaska | $355,100 | $346,916 | 270 |
| 9Louisiana | $350,920 | $397,837 | 4,740 |
| 10Oregon | $347,180 | $335,891 | 4,130 |
Job outlook
Is allergist and immunologist a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
About as fast as average. +3.4% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Allergists and Immunologists | +3.4% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
About as fast as average
BLS projects employment of Allergists and Immunologists to change 3.4% over 2025–2035, against 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 12,600 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 9,400 openings are projected each year, 2.6% of the 367,400 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Overall employment of physicians and surgeons is projected to grow 4 percent from 2025 to 2035, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Projected employment of physicians and surgeons varies by occupation (see table). An increasing number of older adults, who are more likely than younger people to experience health problems and to need complex care, is expected to drive overall employment growth for physicians and surgeons.
In addition, increasing rates of chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, will result in continued reliance on physicians and surgeons by large numbers of people seeking medical care.
AI exposure: high
BLS places this occupation in its high relative AI exposure category, above the middle of the pack: a substantial share of the work overlaps with what AI can do.
Getting in
How to become an allergist and immunologist
Physicians and surgeons typically need a bachelor’s degree as well as a degree from a medical school, which takes an additional 4 years to complete. Depending on their specialty, they also need 3 to 9 years in internship and residency programs. Subspecialization includes additional training in a fellowship of 1 to 3 years.
- 1
Typical entry-level education
Doctoral or professional degree
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
None
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
Internship/residency
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Extensive preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as allergists and immunologists.
- Post-Doctoral Training53%
- Doctoral Degree21.5%
- Master's Degree12.8%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)6.9%
- Some College Courses3.5%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Post-Doctoral Training | 53% |
| Doctoral Degree | 21.5% |
| Master's Degree | 12.8% |
| High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | 6.9% |
| Some College Courses | 3.5% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does an allergist and immunologist do?
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.
Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses and address health maintenance. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They often counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. Surgeons operate on patients to treat injuries, such as broken bones; diseases, such as cancerous tumors; and deformities, such as cleft palates.
There are two types of physicians, with similar degrees: M.D. (Medical Doctor) and D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). Both use the same methods of treatment, including drugs and surgery, but D.O.s place additional emphasis on the body's musculoskeletal system, preventive medicine, and holistic (whole-person) patient care. D.O.s are most likely to be primary care physicians, although they work in all specialties.
Day-to-day tasks
- Educate patients about diagnoses, prognoses, or treatments.
- Document patients' medical histories.
- Coordinate the care of patients with other health care professionals or support staff.
- Engage in self-directed learning and continuing education activities.
- Develop individualized treatment plans for patients, considering patient preferences, clinical data, or the risks and benefits of therapies.
- Order or perform diagnostic tests such as skin pricks and intradermal, patch, or delayed hypersensitivity tests.
- Conduct physical examinations of patients.
- Provide therapies, such as allergen immunotherapy or immunoglobin therapy, to treat immune conditions.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Most physicians and surgeons work full time. Some work more than 40 hours per week. Many physicians and surgeons work long shifts, which may include irregular and overnight hours or being on call. Physicians and surgeons may travel between their offices and the hospital to care for patients. While on call, a physician may need to address a patient’s concerns over the phone or make an emergency visit to another location, such as a nursing home.
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayIndoors, in a climate-controlled space, every day.
Outdoors in all weather
NeverEvery dayAlmost never works outdoors.
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeBending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the time
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantConstant contact with other people.
Face-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayFace-to-face discussions every day.
Dealing with the public
Not importantExtremely importantDealing with customers or the public is very important.
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayMeeting strict deadlines at least weekly.
Conflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely seriousMistakes carry very serious consequences.
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Schedules: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 edition. Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Reading Comprehension4.5
- Active Listening4.1
- Writing4.1
- Critical Thinking4.1
- Speaking4.0
- Active Learning4.0
- Monitoring4.0
- Science3.9
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 4.5 |
| Active Listening | 4.1 |
| Writing | 4.1 |
| Critical Thinking | 4.1 |
| Speaking | 4.0 |
| Active Learning | 4.0 |
| Monitoring | 4.0 |
| Science | 3.9 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Judgment and Decision Making4.1
- Complex Problem Solving4.0
- Social Perceptiveness3.8
- Service Orientation3.8
- Time Management3.8
- Instructing3.5
- Systems Analysis3.3
- Systems Evaluation3.1
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.1 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.0 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.8 |
| Service Orientation | 3.8 |
| Time Management | 3.8 |
| Instructing | 3.5 |
| Systems Analysis | 3.3 |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.1 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Electronic mail software · in demand
- Medical software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Presentation software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Word processing software · in demand
- Analytical or scientific software
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
The workforce
Who works as an allergist and immunologist?
Women make up 41.7% of allergists and immunologists, against 47.1% of all employed people: more men than in the workforce as a whole.
25.1% are 55 or older, close to the 23.2% across all jobs.
The median worker is 45.6 years old (all workers: 42.1).
- Women
- 41.7%All workers 47.1% · BLS CPS, 2025
- Median age
- 45.6All workers 42.1 · BLS CPS, 2025
- Aged 55+
- 25.1%All workers 23.2% · BLS CPS, 2025
- Employed (CPS)
- 929,000Other physicians · BLS CPS, 2025
| Group | Share of allergists and immunologists | All employed people |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 41.7% | 47.1% |
| White | 65.5% | 75.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| Asian | 25.5% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6% | 20.0% |
| Aged 55 and over | 25.1% | 23.2% |
| Aged 16 to 24 | 0.0% | 12.2% |
Current Population Survey annual averages, 2025 (BLS tables 11 and 11b). Race groups can overlap with Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, so they do not sum to 100%. CPS reports this occupation only within the wider Census group “Other physicians”, so these figures are for that group.
Personality fit
What personality type suits an allergist and immunologist?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Allergist and Immunologist |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 4 |
| Investigative | 7 |
| Artistic | 2 |
| Social | 5 |
| Enterprising | 2 |
| Conventional | 4 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data, combined with teaching, helping and working directly with other people.
- Investigative7.0
- Social5.3
- Realistic3.8
- Conventional3.7
- Enterprising2.2
- Artistic1.9
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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Median annual pay, with allergists and immunologists highlighted
- Anesthesiologist$391,490
- Allergist and Immunologist$265,930
- Physician Assistant$135,880
- Nurse Practitioner$132,300
- Physical Therapist$102,760
- Dental Hygienist$98,100
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$96,590
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$80,110
- Surgical Technologist$64,650
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $391,490 |
| Allergist and Immunologist | $265,930 |
| Physician Assistant | $135,880 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,300 |
| Physical Therapist | $102,760 |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,100 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $96,590 |
| Radiologic Technologist and Technician | $80,110 |
| Surgical Technologist | $64,650 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Allergist and Immunologist: frequently asked questions
How much do allergists and immunologists make?
Allergists and Immunologists earn a median of $265,930 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). That is 422% above the $50,980 median for all US occupations. That works out at $127.85/hr. The middle half earn between $102,930 and $378,770. The top 10% earn $452,360 or more.
How much do allergists and immunologists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for allergists and immunologists is $127.85 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). On a full-year basis the $265,930 annual median works out to about $22,160 a month before tax.
What is the starting salary for an allergist and immunologist?
BLS does not publish a starting salary. The nearest measure is the low end of the pay range: the lowest-paid 10% of allergists and immunologists earn less than $69,170 a year and the bottom quarter less than $102,930 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). New workers often start near that end, but where a particular job starts depends on the employer, the state and the credentials you bring, so read these as the bottom of the range rather than a guaranteed entry wage.
Do allergists and immunologists make $100k?
Yes, more often than not. The median is $265,930, so more than half of allergists and immunologists earn over $100,000 a year; even the 25th percentile is $102,930 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). In 51 states the median itself is above $100,000: North Dakota ($454,550), Montana ($438,850), Maine ($419,410), Wisconsin ($391,740), and 47 more.
Which states pay allergists and immunologists the most?
The highest state medians for Allergists and Immunologists are North Dakota ($454,550), Montana ($438,850), Maine ($419,410) (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
What kind of allergist and immunologist earns the most?
BLS does not split allergists and immunologists' pay by specialty or employer, but its range shows how far the top end runs: the highest-paid 10% earn more than $452,360, against a median of $265,930 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Location moves pay the most in the published data: the best-paying states are North Dakota ($454,550), Montana ($438,850), Maine ($419,410).
Do you need a degree to become an allergist and immunologist?
Yes, and beyond a bachelor's: BLS lists a doctoral or professional degree as the typical entry requirement for Allergists and Immunologists. BLS also lists internship/residency as typical on-the-job training. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 53.0% hold post-doctoral training.
How long does it take to become an allergist and immunologist?
BLS does not publish a fixed length; it depends on the route. What it does publish: the typical way in for allergists and immunologists is a doctoral or professional degree. Once hired, BLS lists internship/residency as typical. O*NET classes the work as needing extensive preparation.
Is allergist and immunologist a growing career?
It is stable rather than fast-growing: employment is projected to change 3.4% over 2025–2035, about the same as the 3.5% projected across all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 9,400 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does an allergist and immunologist do?
Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses and address health maintenance. A core O*NET task: educate patients about diagnoses, prognoses, or treatments. Employers most often ask for Electronic mail software, Medical software, Office suite software.
Do allergists and immunologists work 40 hours a week?
More work over 40 hours than at exactly 40. In O*NET's survey of people in the job, 49% of allergists and immunologists usually work more than 40 hours a week, 31% work exactly 40 and 20% work fewer. 89% say their schedule is regular and 5% irregular, and 7% work seasonally. Source: O*NET 31.0 Database, Work Context.
What personality type suits an allergist and immunologist?
O*NET scores Allergists and Immunologists highest on the Investigative, Social and Realistic interest areas, so the work mixes investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data with teaching, helping and working directly with other people. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping the closest types are INTJ, ISTJ. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.
What percentage of allergists and immunologists are women?
Women make up 41.7% of allergists and immunologists, against 47.1% of all employed people: more men than in the workforce as a whole. 25.1% are 55 or older, close to the 23.2% across all jobs. The median worker is 45.6 years old (all workers: 42.1). Source: BLS Current Population Survey, 2025 annual averages, for the Census group "Other physicians".