Jobs Similar to Allergists and Immunologists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to allergists and immunologists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Dermatologists, Neurologists and General Internal Medicine Physicians.
Allergists and Immunologists: $265,930 (broader BLS group) · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Allergists and Immunologists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DermatologistsSame group | 86% | $328,730 | Graduate degree |
| 2 | NeurologistsSame group | 85% | $248,560 | Graduate degree |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 84% | $256,560 | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Naturopathic PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 6 | UrologistsSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 7 | PharmacistsSame group | 83% | $140,910 | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Obstetricians and GynecologistsSame group | 83% | $292,910 | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Clinical Neuropsychologists | 82% | $110,840Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Preventive Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 82% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricSame group | 82% | $300,080 | Graduate degree |
| 12 | Pediatricians, GeneralSame group | 82% | $210,040 | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Nurse PractitionersSame group | 82% | $132,300 | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Family Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 82% | $244,180 | Graduate degree |
| 15 | OptometristsSame group | 82% | $136,570 | Graduate degree |
| 16 | PodiatristsSame group | 81% | $160,300 | Graduate degree |
| 17 | HospitalistsSame group | 81% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Neuropsychologists | 81% | $110,840Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 19 | Physician AssistantsSame group | 81% | $135,880 | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesSame group | 81% | $97,550Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
- 1Dermatologists
86% similar · $328,730 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Neurologists
85% similar · $248,560 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3General Internal Medicine Physicians
84% similar · $256,560 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Naturopathic Physicians
83% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Urologists
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Pharmacists
83% similar · $140,910 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Obstetricians and Gynecologists
83% similar · $292,910 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Clinical Neuropsychologists
82% similar · $110,840 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 10Preventive Medicine Physicians
82% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
82% similar · $300,080 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Pediatricians, General
82% similar · $210,040 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Nurse Practitioners
82% similar · $132,300 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Family Medicine Physicians
82% similar · $244,180 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15Optometrists
82% similar · $136,570 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 16Podiatrists
81% similar · $160,300 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Hospitalists
81% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Neuropsychologists
81% similar · $110,840 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 19Physician Assistants
81% similar · $135,880 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 20Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
81% similar · $97,550 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Questions about jobs like allergists and immunologists
What jobs are most similar to allergists and immunologists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Dermatologists (86% similar), Neurologists (85% similar), General Internal Medicine Physicians (84% similar), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians (83% similar) and Naturopathic Physicians (83% similar).
Do jobs like allergists and immunologists pay more?
None of the 20 most similar careers has a higher BLS median pay than allergists and immunologists where a direct comparison is possible.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.