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Surgeon salary
Average surgeon salary
$155,553
How much does a surgeon make?
The average surgeon salary in the United States is $155,553. Surgeon salaries typically range between $85,000 and $284,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for surgeons is $74.79 per hour.
Surgeon salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Surgeons earn the highest average salary in Maine.
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Where can a Surgeon earn more?
Surgeon salary estimates from across the web
Average surgeon salary by state
Highest paying states for surgeons
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $158,298 | $76.10 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $145,184 | $69.80 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $130,439 | $62.71 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $137,283 | $66.00 |
| 5 | New York | $141,044 | $67.81 |
| 6 | Vermont | $128,572 | $61.81 |
| 7 | Nevada | $128,907 | $61.97 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $124,358 | $59.79 |
| 9 | Alaska | $126,742 | $60.93 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $119,946 | $57.67 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $139,566 | $67.10 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $139,148 | $66.90 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $114,795 | $55.19 |
| 14 | Ohio | $123,838 | $59.54 |
| 15 | Oregon | $120,905 | $58.13 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $121,870 | $58.59 |
| 17 | Virginia | $126,679 | $60.90 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $129,099 | $62.07 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $116,825 | $56.17 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $132,992 | $63.94 |
| 21 | Indiana | $113,883 | $54.75 |
| 22 | Michigan | $116,994 | $56.25 |
| 23 | Washington | $119,443 | $57.42 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $114,778 | $55.18 |
| 25 | Illinois | $114,394 | $55.00 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $106,153 | $51.04 |
| 27 | Montana | $108,919 | $52.36 |
| 28 | Arizona | $107,618 | $51.74 |
| 29 | Maryland | $116,007 | $55.77 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $109,789 | $52.78 |
| 31 | Missouri | $111,858 | $53.78 |
| 32 | Delaware | $115,301 | $55.43 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $102,437 | $49.25 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $112,572 | $54.12 |
| 35 | Idaho | $110,440 | $53.10 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $108,773 | $52.29 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $97,719 | $46.98 |
| 38 | Iowa | $100,080 | $48.12 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $104,389 | $50.19 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $92,108 | $44.28 |
| 41 | California | $112,758 | $54.21 |
| 42 | Georgia | $100,849 | $48.49 |
| 43 | Kansas | $98,168 | $47.20 |
| 44 | Texas | $101,158 | $48.63 |
| 45 | District of Columbia | $111,322 | $53.52 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $87,981 | $42.30 |
| 47 | Alabama | $95,278 | $45.81 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $90,847 | $43.68 |
| 49 | Florida | $82,859 | $39.84 |
| 50 | Utah | $94,314 | $45.34 |
| 51 | Colorado | $85,617 | $41.16 |
Highest paying cities for surgeons
The highest-paying cities for surgeons are Lewiston, ME, New York, NY, and Andover, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston, ME | $171,675 | $82.54 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $148,807 | $71.54 |
| 3 | Andover, MA | $146,349 | $70.36 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $145,963 | $70.17 |
| 5 | Jersey City, NJ | $139,533 | $67.08 |
| 6 | Hartford, CT | $134,919 | $64.86 |
| 7 | Cleveland, OH | $134,231 | $64.53 |
| 8 | Las Vegas, NV | $132,044 | $63.48 |
| 9 | Madison, WI | $131,070 | $63.01 |
| 10 | Richmond, VA | $130,235 | $62.61 |
| 11 | Seattle, WA | $123,995 | $59.61 |
| 12 | Minneapolis, MN | $123,971 | $59.60 |
| 13 | Richmond, CA | $121,043 | $58.19 |
| 14 | Detroit, MI | $119,980 | $57.68 |
| 15 | Chicago, IL | $117,500 | $56.49 |
| 16 | Indianapolis, IN | $114,903 | $55.24 |
| 17 | Washington, DC | $113,061 | $54.36 |
| 18 | Kansas City, MO | $110,900 | $53.32 |
| 19 | Omaha, NE | $110,620 | $53.18 |
| 20 | Phoenix, AZ | $109,745 | $52.76 |
Surgeon salary details
A surgeon's salary ranges from $85,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $284,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a surgeon's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $284,000 | $23,667 | $137 |
| 75th Percentile | $213,000 | $17,750 | $102 |
| Average | $155,553 | $12,963 | $75 |
| 25th Percentile | $113,000 | $9,417 | $54 |
| 10th Percentile | $85,000 | $7,083 | $41 |
Highest paying surgeon jobs
The highest paying types of surgeons are foot and ankle surgeon, thoracic surgeon, and upper extremity surgeon.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $238,887 | $19,907 | $114.85 | 46,489 |
| 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 |
| Thoracic Surgeon | $437,281 | $36,440 | $210.23 | 3,460 |
Top companies hiring surgeons now:
Which companies pay surgeons the most?
Surgeon salaries at MaineGeneral Health and Scripps Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average surgeon salary at companies like Advocate Aurora Health and Houston Methodist are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MaineGeneral Health | $367,507 | $176.69 |
| 2 | Scripps Health | $347,792 | $167.21 |
| 3 | Advocate Aurora Health | $331,658 | $159.45 |
| 4 | Houston Methodist | $322,591 | $155.09 |
| 5 | Altru Health System | $320,443 | $154.06 |
| 6 | Piedmont Healthcare | $319,363 | $153.54 |
| 7 | Aurora Health Care | $318,116 | $152.94 |
| 8 | Northwestern Medicine | $315,988 | $151.92 |
| 9 | Penobscot Valley Hospital | $308,238 | $148.19 |
| 10 | Baylor Scott & White Health | $307,968 | $148.06 |
| 11 | Wellmont Health System | $305,636 | $146.94 |
| 12 | DMH | $303,191 | $145.76 |
| 13 | Virtua Health | $298,222 | $143.38 |
| 14 | Greenwood Leflore Hospital | $293,676 | $141.19 |
| 15 | OSF HealthCare | $291,872 | $140.32 |
| 16 | Olathe Health | $282,585 | $135.86 |
| 17 | Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation | $282,088 | $135.62 |
| 18 | United Medical Center | $279,592 | $134.42 |
| 19 | Hays Medical Center | $278,145 | $133.72 |
| 20 | CovenantHealth | $272,463 | $130.99 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Surgeon salary trends
The average surgeon salary has risen by $20,118 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average surgeon earned $135,435 annually, but today, they earn $155,553 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for surgeons over the last decade.
Compare surgeon salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average surgeon salary over time
Compare surgeon salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Surgeon salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $156,000 | $74.78 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $152,000 | $72.97 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $149,000 | $71.74 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $147,000 | $70.83 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | $148,000 | $71.12 | +2.1% |
Recently added surgeon salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCA Animal Hospitals | Surgeon | Santa Rosa, CA | 12/15/2024 | $150,000 |
| VCA Animal Hospitals | Surgeon | Buffalo, NY | 12/15/2024 | $150,000 |
| AAGL, Inc. | GYN Surgeon | Schenectady, NY | 12/15/2024 | $325,000 |
| Starling Physicians | Breast Surgeon | Fine, NY | 12/12/2024 | $320,000 |
| Montefiore Health System | Joint Replacement Surgeon | Fine, NY | 12/11/2024 | $350,000 |
| Vcacareers | Surgeon | Ithaca, NY | 12/11/2024 | $120,000 |
| Vcacareers | Surgeon | Chattanooga, TN | 12/10/2024 | $15,000 |
| Vcacareers | Surgeon | Rohnert Park, CA | 12/10/2024 | $300,000 |
| VCA Antech, Inc. | Surgeon | Buffalo, NY | 12/06/2024 | $150,000 |
| AAGL, Inc. | GYN Migs (Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgeon) Surgeon | Chicago, IL | 12/01/2024 | $325,000 |
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