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General Surgeon salary
Average general surgeon salary
$223,321
How much does a general surgeon make?
The average general surgeon salary in the United States is $223,321. General surgeon salaries typically range between $121,000 and $411,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for general surgeons is $107.37 per hour.
General surgeon salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. General surgeons earn the highest average salary in Connecticut.
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Where can a General Surgeon earn more?
General Surgeon salary estimates from across the web
Average general surgeon salary by state
The highest-paying states for general surgeons are Connecticut, New York, and Delaware. The lowest average general surgeon salary states are Arizona, Florida, and Utah.
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Highest paying states for general surgeons
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $166,789 | $80.19 |
| 2 | Maine | $166,359 | $79.98 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $168,511 | $81.01 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $179,694 | $86.39 |
| 5 | Delaware | $169,219 | $81.36 |
| 6 | New York | $177,149 | $85.17 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $167,017 | $80.30 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $164,146 | $78.92 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $165,442 | $79.54 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $168,180 | $80.86 |
| 11 | Michigan | $163,299 | $78.51 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $160,749 | $77.28 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $154,183 | $74.13 |
| 14 | Illinois | $164,342 | $79.01 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $157,474 | $75.71 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $160,916 | $77.36 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $163,236 | $78.48 |
| 18 | Indiana | $153,527 | $73.81 |
| 19 | Alabama | $159,386 | $76.63 |
| 20 | Vermont | $156,381 | $75.18 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $157,545 | $75.74 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $159,517 | $76.69 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $148,978 | $71.62 |
| 24 | Ohio | $153,336 | $73.72 |
| 25 | Washington | $153,416 | $73.76 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $152,685 | $73.41 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $150,468 | $72.34 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $150,434 | $72.32 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $148,602 | $71.44 |
| 30 | Iowa | $150,795 | $72.50 |
| 31 | Idaho | $145,619 | $70.01 |
| 32 | Georgia | $150,500 | $72.36 |
| 33 | Oregon | $144,529 | $69.49 |
| 34 | Virginia | $157,770 | $75.85 |
| 35 | California | $146,575 | $70.47 |
| 36 | Kansas | $148,460 | $71.38 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $145,270 | $69.84 |
| 38 | Montana | $148,620 | $71.45 |
| 39 | Utah | $134,928 | $64.87 |
| 40 | District of Columbia | $145,103 | $69.76 |
| 41 | Maryland | $151,482 | $72.83 |
| 42 | Alaska | $139,582 | $67.11 |
| 43 | Texas | $141,406 | $67.98 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $141,171 | $67.87 |
| 45 | Missouri | $143,906 | $69.19 |
| 46 | Florida | $135,861 | $65.32 |
| 47 | Nevada | $131,307 | $63.13 |
| 48 | Arizona | $137,625 | $66.17 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $132,788 | $63.84 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $131,327 | $63.14 |
| 51 | Colorado | $140,468 | $67.53 |
Highest paying cities for general surgeons
The highest-paying cities for general surgeons are Watertown, NY, Bristol, CT, and Dover, DE.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watertown, NY | $220,638 | $106.08 |
| 2 | Bristol, CT | $214,330 | $103.04 |
| 3 | Dover, DE | $193,969 | $93.25 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $190,623 | $91.65 |
| 5 | Port Huron, MI | $190,283 | $91.48 |
| 6 | Dover, NH | $189,594 | $91.15 |
| 7 | Eau Claire, WI | $189,287 | $91.00 |
| 8 | Dothan, AL | $181,218 | $87.12 |
| 9 | Florence, SC | $180,260 | $86.66 |
| 10 | Decatur, IL | $179,964 | $86.52 |
| 11 | Saint Paul, MN | $177,172 | $85.18 |
| 12 | Springfield, MA | $177,109 | $85.15 |
| 13 | Cleveland, OH | $175,968 | $84.60 |
| 14 | Clinton, IA | $175,181 | $84.22 |
| 15 | Bristol, TN | $171,319 | $82.36 |
| 16 | Clinton, MS | $169,132 | $81.31 |
| 17 | Baltimore, MD | $165,721 | $79.67 |
| 18 | Topeka, KS | $163,656 | $78.68 |
| 19 | Springfield, OR | $155,358 | $74.69 |
| 20 | Los Angeles, CA | $155,042 | $74.54 |
General Surgeon salary details
A general surgeon's salary ranges from $121,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $411,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a general surgeon's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $411,000 | $34,250 | $198 |
| 75th Percentile | $308,000 | $25,667 | $148 |
| Average | $223,321 | $18,610 | $107 |
| 25th Percentile | $161,000 | $13,417 | $77 |
| 10th Percentile | $121,000 | $10,083 | $58 |
Highest paying general surgeon jobs
The highest paying types of general surgeons are foot and ankle surgeon, thoracic surgeon, and upper extremity surgeon.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor | $208,582 | $17,382 | $100.28 | 14,571 |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | $233,519 | $19,460 | $112.27 | 3,563 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $137,571 | $11,464 | $66.14 | 5,046 |
| Vascular Surgeon | $324,217 | $27,018 | $155.87 | 20,391 |
| Neurosurgeon | $365,411 | $30,451 | $175.68 | 2,412 |
| Plastic Surgeon | $172,466 | $14,372 | $82.92 | 3,906 |
Top companies hiring general surgeons now:
Which companies pay general surgeons the most?
General surgeon salaries at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County and Allina Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average general surgeon salary at companies like Pikeville Medical Center and St. Mary's Regional Medical Center are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County | $387,832 | $186.46 |
| 2 | Allina Health | $380,645 | $183.00 |
| 3 | Pikeville Medical Center | $379,688 | $182.54 |
| 4 | St. Mary's Regional Medical Center | $377,771 | $181.62 |
| 5 | Wellstar Health System | $376,996 | $181.25 |
| 6 | Dignity Health | $373,731 | $179.68 |
| 7 | Altru Health System | $368,135 | $176.99 |
| 8 | Phelps Health Foundation | $365,434 | $175.69 |
| 9 | Frederick Health | $365,108 | $175.53 |
| 10 | Essentia Health | $361,930 | $174.00 |
| 11 | MidMichigan Health | $351,567 | $169.02 |
| 12 | Whidbey General Hospital | $351,051 | $168.77 |
| 13 | Three Rivers Health | $350,613 | $168.56 |
| 14 | Redington Fairview General Hospital | $349,832 | $168.19 |
| 15 | McAllen Medical Center | $347,428 | $167.03 |
| 16 | Houston Methodist | $343,607 | $165.20 |
| 17 | Great River Health | $340,337 | $163.62 |
| 18 | Northwestern Medicine | $340,019 | $163.47 |
| 19 | Billings Clinic | $339,411 | $163.18 |
| 20 | Hays Medical Center | $337,590 | $162.30 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
General Surgeon salary trends
The average general surgeon salary has risen by $28,883 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average general surgeon earned $194,438 annually, but today, they earn $223,321 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for general surgeons over the last decade.
Compare general surgeon salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average general surgeon salary over time
Compare general surgeon salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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General Surgeon salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $223,000 | $107.37 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $218,000 | $104.76 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $214,000 | $102.99 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $212,000 | $101.69 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | $212,000 | $102.10 | +2.1% |
Recently added general surgeon salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health | General Surgeon | Sacramento, CA | 12/16/2024 | $365,225 |
| Spring Valley Hospital | General Surgeon To Participate As Core Faculty In General Surgery Residency | Las Vegas, NV | 12/16/2024 | $350,000 |
| Vohra Physicians | Physician/Surgery-General/Texas/Permanent/General Surgeon | Waco, TX | 12/16/2024 | $300,000 |
| Vohra Physicians | Physician/Surgery-General/Illinois/Permanent/General Surgeon | Moline, IL | 12/16/2024 | $300,000 |
| Vohra Physicians | Physician/Surgery-General/Wisconsin/Permanent/General Surgeon | Sheboygan, WI | 12/16/2024 | $300,000 |
| Healthecareers-Client | General Surgeon-B&B Cases + Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery | Tupelo, MS | 12/15/2024 | $475,000 |
| Locumjobsonline Careers | General Surgery-Travel PA-Chico, CA To | Los Angeles, CA | 12/15/2024 | $166,960 |
| Healthecareers-Client | General Surgery | Jasper, IN | 12/12/2024 | $480,000 |
| Confidential | Physician/Surgery-General/North Carolina/Permanent/General Surgeonneeded To Join AN Expand | Boone, NC | 12/11/2024 | $350,000 |
| Confidential | Physician/Surgery-General/Tennessee/Permanent/Bread and Butter Generalsurgeon Needed To JO | Toone, TN | 12/11/2024 | $300,000 |
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