Hematologists are licensed physicians and many routinely work in a laboratory setting practicing hematology management. Daily work may consist of viewing blood films and bone marrow slides under a microscope and interpreting hematology tests. Hematologists may also be involved in the care of patients with blood related disorders.

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Hematologist Salary

Overall, Hematologist salaries are based on years of experience, location, the type of facility and shifts.

According to Salary.com, the current median expected salary for a Hematologist/Oncologist in the United States is $235,929.

As stated at PayScale.com, Hematologists in the state of Florida and had the highest median annual salary at $200,000 and Hematologists in California had the lowest median annual salary at $100,000.

The Allied Physicians Salary survey reveals a difference in salary by years of experience for Hematologists/Oncologists as follows:

1-2 Years - $181,348
3 or More - $245,000
Maximum - $685,000

Hematologist Job Outlook

Only a small percentage of all physicians specialize in the field of hematology. The US Department of Labor reports fifteen percent of physicians specialize in internal medicine.

Due to the expanding healthcare industry, the job outlook for all physicians is very good. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of positions for physicians is expected to grow faster than average between now and 2014.

Many hematologists work for non-profit organizations for cancer research. As funding to find cures for cancer increase, the demand for specialists in hematology will also grow.

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