How much does a Hospitalist make in the United States?
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The average Hospitalist salary in the United States is $258,057 as of March 01, 2026. The range for our most popular Hospitalist positions (listed below) typically falls between $118,865 and $397,249. Keep in mind that salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including position, education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Hospitalist's Annual Base Salary
| Job Title | Salary | Hourly Rate | Location | Date Updated |
| Physician - Hospitalist | $289,691 | $139.27 | United States | March 01, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist | $129,013 | $62.03 | United States | March 01, 2026 |
| Medical Director | $349,205 | $167.89 | United States | March 01, 2026 |
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Specializes in providing comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, focusing on their care from admission to discharge. Diagnoses and treats illnesses, coordinates care among specialists, and orders diagnostic tests. Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Ensures a smooth transition of care when patients are discharged back to their primary care providers. Requires a MD. Requires State License to Practice. Typically reports to a medical director. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Physician - Hospitalist SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Doctor - Hospitalist, Hospitalist/Internal Medicine, Physician/Doctor, Hospitalist, Physician - HospitalistCategory : Healthcare - Practitioners
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Works in collaboration with hospital physicians to manage care for patients with stable and chronic illnesses. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Makes patient rounds. Plans and coordinates rehabilitation, home health care, and follow-up services for patients with acute health issues. Requires a master's degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Hospitalist - Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP), Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner (NP), Nurse Practitioner - HospitalistCategory : Healthcare - Practitioners
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Plans and directs all aspects of an organization's medical policies, standards, and programs. Responsible for strategic clinical relationships with physicians and interns. Ensures all clinical programs are in compliance with all applicable regulations. Researches and studies current medical publications and data on new treatments and practices to ensure high quality clinical service offerings. Advises non medical management on clinical and patient related matters and policies. Requires a MD degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. View Medical Director SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Director of Medicine, Hospitalist Medical Director, Medical Director