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Urologist

Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Michigan
$213,500 / year
$17,800 per month · $102.64 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Michigan · median $161,000
25th percentile
$69,000
Average
$213,500
75th percentile
$330,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Urologist salary by state
Alabama$274,000
Alaska$366,000
Arizona$314,500
Arkansas$202,000
California$258,500
Colorado$309,000
Connecticut$252,500
Delaware$252,500
Florida$276,500
Georgia$279,000
Hawaii$338,500
Idaho$272,000
Illinois$227,500
Indiana$335,000
Iowa$282,500
Kansas$256,500
Kentucky$343,500
Louisiana$323,500
Maine$380,500
Maryland$237,000
Michigan$213,500
Minnesota$337,000
Mississippi$243,000
Missouri$245,500
Montana$398,500
Nebraska$301,500
Nevada$260,000
New Jersey$269,000
New Mexico$329,500
New York$265,500
North Dakota$421,000
Ohio$296,000
Oklahoma$257,500
Oregon$327,500
Pennsylvania$245,500
Rhode Island$244,500
Tennessee$323,000
Texas$266,000
Utah$248,500
Vermont$343,000
Virginia$275,500
Washington$304,000
Wisconsin$377,500
Wyoming$333,000
About this role

Urologist is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Urologists do

Typical education: Post-Doctoral Training

  • Diagnose or treat diseases or disorders of genitourinary organs and tracts including erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, incontinence, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral stones, or premature ejaculation.
  • Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
  • Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
  • Document or review patients' histories.
  • Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.

Top skills: Reading Comprehension Judgment and Decision Making Critical Thinking Writing Active Listening Speaking

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Urologist pay by experience level
Entry level$71,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$106,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$275,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$392,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$468,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
9,600
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Urologist salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services

169,280 workers

$309,500

Offices of Physicians

150,920 workers

$314,500

Hospitals

111,040 workers

$226,500

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

107,730 workers

$225,500

Hospitals, Privately Owned

91,520 workers

$229,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

38,100 workers

$301,000

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

36,140 workers

$304,000

Educational Services

16,430 workers

$123,000

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

16,320 workers

$123,000

Outpatient Care Centers

13,370 workers

$280,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Urologist pays 67% above the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).

Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Careers related to Urologist
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Urologist make?

The average base salary for a Urologist in the United States is $271,000 per year, or about $130.29 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $106,500 and $392,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?

The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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