Allergists and Immunologists
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$265,930/yr
Typical range
$102,930 – $378,770
Education
Doctoral degree
Time to entry
About 8+ years of higher education
What a Allergists and Immunologists does
You diagnose and treat allergic reactions, asthma, and immune system disorders in patients. You perform allergy testing, prescribe treatments, and help patients manage their conditions.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a doctoral degree. About 8+ years of higher education.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$110,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Clinical Nurse Specialists — $97,550/yr
- Acute Care Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Critical Care Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Registered Nurses — $97,550/yr
Is this the right career for you?
Take Foravue's free career quiz — no sign-up needed — and get matched to careers and colleges that fit who you actually are.
Take the free quiz →