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What is a cosmetic surgeon and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a cosmetic surgeon. For example, did you know that they make an average of $206.89 an hour? That's $430,335 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 55,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCosmetic SurgeonUS Average
Salary
10.0

Avg. Salary $430,335

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability Level
10.0

Growth Rate 7%

Growth Rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.14%

Asian 12.67%

Black or African American 1.81%

Hispanic or Latino 5.01%

Unknown 3.76%

White 76.60%

Gender

female 75.51%

male 24.49%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress Level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity Level
10.0

Complexity Level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work Life Balance
3.4

Work Life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a cosmetic surgeon

  1. Explore cosmetic surgeon education requirements

    Most common cosmetic surgeon degrees

    Doctorate

    29.0 %

    Associate

    22.6 %

    Certificate

    12.9 %

  2. Start to develop specific cosmetic surgeon skills

    Skills
    ascdesc
    		Percentages
    ascdesc
    Insurance Verification100.00%

  3. Research cosmetic surgeon duties and responsibilities

    • Manage all incoming medical records requests (ensuring office is within HIPPA guidelines).
    • Perform administrative tasks regarding origination paperwork for patients, preoperative paperwork, medical clearance, financing and payment.
    • Apply all HIPPA guidelines to everyday office procedures

  4. Apply for cosmetic surgeon jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a cosmetic surgeon job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average cosmetic surgeon salary

The average Cosmetic Surgeon salary in the United States is $430,335 per year or $207 per hour. Cosmetic surgeon salaries range between $213,000 and $866,000 per year.

Average Cosmetic Surgeon Salary
$430,335 Yearly
$206.89 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

Updated January 8, 2025

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