Jobs Similar to Urologists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to urologists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Obstetricians and Gynecologists, General Internal Medicine Physicians and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians.
Urologists: $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. Urologists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetricians and GynecologistsSame group | 84% | $292,910 | Graduate degree |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 84% | $256,560 | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansSame group | 84% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 4 | OptometristsSame group | 84% | $136,570 | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Allergists and ImmunologistsSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Emergency Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $335,550 | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricSame group | 83% | $300,080 | Graduate degree |
| 8 | NeurologistsSame group | 83% | $248,560 | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Sports Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 10 | RadiologistsSame group | 82% | $420,860 | Graduate degree |
| 11 | PodiatristsSame group | 82% | $160,300 | Graduate degree |
| 12 | Naturopathic PhysiciansSame group | 82% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 13 | DermatologistsSame group | 81% | $328,730 | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsSame group | 81% | $352,220 | Graduate degree |
| 15 | Acute Care NursesSame group | 81% | $97,550Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Nurse PractitionersSame group | 81% | $132,300 | Graduate degree |
| 17 | AnesthesiologistsSame group | 80% | $391,490 | Graduate degree |
| 18 | HospitalistsSame group | 80% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 19 | Physician AssistantsSame group | 80% | $135,880 | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Family Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 80% | $244,180 | Graduate degree |
- 1Obstetricians and Gynecologists
84% similar · $292,910 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2General Internal Medicine Physicians
84% similar · $256,560 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
84% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Optometrists
84% similar · $136,570 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Allergists and Immunologists
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Emergency Medicine Physicians
83% similar · $335,550 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
83% similar · $300,080 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Neurologists
83% similar · $248,560 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Sports Medicine Physicians
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Radiologists
82% similar · $420,860 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Podiatrists
82% similar · $160,300 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Naturopathic Physicians
82% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Dermatologists
81% similar · $328,730 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
81% similar · $352,220 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15Acute Care Nurses
81% similar · $97,550 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 16Nurse Practitioners
81% similar · $132,300 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Anesthesiologists
80% similar · $391,490 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Hospitalists
80% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 19Physician Assistants
80% similar · $135,880 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 20Family Medicine Physicians
80% similar · $244,180 · 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 urologists
What jobs are most similar to urologists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Obstetricians and Gynecologists (84% similar), General Internal Medicine Physicians (84% similar), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians (84% similar), Optometrists (84% similar) and Allergists and Immunologists (83% similar).
Do jobs like urologists pay more?
None of the 20 most similar careers has a higher BLS median pay than urologists 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.