Rheumatologist Salary in Florida

Statewide average: ~$279,000/year (AAOS/MedAxiom data). Significant variation by metro:

• Miami-Fort Lauderdale: ~$326,000
• Tampa-St. Petersburg: ~$295,000
• Orlando: ~$285,000
• Jacksonville: ~$262,000

Factors Influencing Pay

• Practice setting: Hospital/academic > multispecialty group > solo private.
• Experience: 10+ years adds 15–25%.
• Subspecialty: Interventional rheumatology, pediatric rheum command premiums.
• Call coverage, RVU bonuses, ownership stake.

Supplemental income: expert witness, pharma consulting, clinical trials, speaking.