Best states for a Trauma Surgeon

Q: What is the best state for trauma surgeons?

The best state to be a trauma surgeon is Wisconsin based on trauma surgeon salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for trauma surgeons?

The highest paying state for trauma surgeons is Hawaii based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for trauma surgeons?

The worst state for trauma surgeons is District of Columbia, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Rajesh Balkrishnan Ph.D.

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Are you thinking of becoming a trauma surgeon and really want to work at Southern Illinois Healthcare? Turns out, your chances to become a trauma surgeon are better in some states than others.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for trauma surgeon jobs.

Wisconsin is the best state for jobs for trauma surgeons, and District of Columbia is the worst. The most common pay in Wisconsin is $220,017, while the median pay in District of Columbia is $199,173.We found that Wisconsin is the best state for trauma surgeon jobs, whereas District of Columbia is the worst.

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10 best states for trauma surgeons in 2025

1. Wisconsin
Total Trauma Surgeon Jobs: 112
Average Annual Salary: $220,017
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $164,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $293,000
Location Quotient:
2.23
Trauma Surgeon Jobs in Wisconsin
2. North Dakota
Total Trauma Surgeon Jobs: 17
Average Annual Salary: $218,490
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $162,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $293,000
Location Quotient:
2.01
Trauma Surgeon Jobs in North Dakota
3. Maine
Total Trauma Surgeon Jobs: 49
Average Annual Salary: $221,073
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $166,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $292,000
Location Quotient:
4.07
Trauma Surgeon Jobs in Maine
4. Indiana
Total Trauma Surgeon Jobs: 74
Average Annual Salary: $220,074
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $165,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $293,000
Location Quotient:
1.24
Trauma Surgeon Jobs in Indiana
5. Minnesota
Total Trauma Surgeon Jobs: 76
Average Annual Salary: $223,447
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $168,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $295,000
Location Quotient:
1.26
Trauma Surgeon Jobs in Minnesota
6. New Hampshire
Total Trauma Surgeon Jobs: 23
Average Annual Salary: $218,186
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $163,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $291,000
Location Quotient:
1.45
Trauma Surgeon Jobs in New Hampshire
7. Kentucky
Total Trauma Surgeon Jobs: 30
Average Annual Salary: $217,995
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $162,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $292,000
Location Quotient:
0.9
Trauma Surgeon Jobs in Kentucky
8. Pennsylvania
Total Trauma Surgeon Jobs: 154
Average Annual Salary: $214,917
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $159,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $290,000
Location Quotient:
1.46
Trauma Surgeon Jobs in Pennsylvania
9. Alaska
Total Trauma Surgeon Jobs: 16
Average Annual Salary: $217,623
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $161,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $293,000
Location Quotient:
2.11
Trauma Surgeon Jobs in Alaska
10. Michigan
Total Trauma Surgeon Jobs: 84
Average Annual Salary: $216,247
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $160,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $291,000
Location Quotient:
1.19
Trauma Surgeon Jobs in Michigan

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How Zippia determines the best states to be a trauma surgeon

You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.

Detailed list of the best states for a trauma surgeon

Rank	State	Average Salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job Count
1	Wisconsin	$220,017	$164,000	5,795,483	112
2	North Dakota	$218,490	$162,000	755,393	17
3	Maine	$221,073	$166,000	1,335,907	49
4	Indiana	$220,074	$165,000	6,666,818	74
5	Minnesota	$223,447	$168,000	5,576,606	76
6	New Hampshire	$218,186	$163,000	1,342,795	23
7	Kentucky	$217,995	$162,000	4,454,189	30
8	Pennsylvania	$214,917	$159,000	12,805,537	154
9	Alaska	$217,623	$161,000	739,795	16
10	Michigan	$216,247	$160,000	9,962,311	84
11	Nebraska	$212,757	$155,000	1,920,076	26
12	Montana	$217,896	$161,000	1,050,493	7
13	Tennessee	$210,168	$153,000	6,715,984	58
14	Kansas	$214,934	$158,000	2,913,123	19
15	Washington	$212,883	$155,000	7,405,743	94
16	West Virginia	$210,164	$153,000	1,815,857	12
17	Vermont	$209,853	$153,000	623,657	18
18	Massachusetts	$215,597	$160,000	6,859,819	85
19	Delaware	$214,979	$159,000	961,939	10
20	Connecticut	$213,086	$157,000	3,588,184	31
21	Idaho	$209,669	$152,000	1,716,943	12
22	Louisiana	$210,553	$154,000	4,684,333	22
23	Georgia	$211,209	$154,000	10,429,379	80
24	South Dakota	$205,453	$147,000	869,666	9
25	Iowa	$209,875	$152,000	3,145,711	21
26	Maryland	$216,672	$161,000	6,052,177	37
27	Oklahoma	$209,199	$152,000	3,930,864	17
28	New York	$208,168	$151,000	19,849,399	183
29	Ohio	$207,158	$149,000	11,658,609	59
30	New Jersey	$213,870	$158,000	9,005,644	52
31	Mississippi	$205,394	$148,000	2,984,100	15
32	Alabama	$206,929	$150,000	4,874,747	25
33	New Mexico	$201,901	$144,000	2,088,070	22
34	Illinois	$203,858	$145,000	12,802,023	106
35	Oregon	$201,147	$142,000	4,142,776	52
36	South Carolina	$205,544	$148,000	5,024,369	20
37	North Carolina	$193,275	$135,000	10,273,419	122
38	Colorado	$208,682	$151,000	5,607,154	21
39	Wyoming	$199,136	$140,000	579,315	4
40	Florida	$200,991	$143,000	20,984,400	164
41	Arizona	$202,169	$144,000	7,016,270	43
42	Utah	$203,401	$145,000	3,101,833	11
43	Texas	$197,878	$140,000	28,304,596	177
44	Arkansas	$191,750	$133,000	3,004,279	21
45	Nevada	$187,746	$129,000	2,998,039	26
46	Rhode Island	$203,700	$146,000	1,059,639	0
47	Missouri	$198,593	$140,000	6,113,532	38
48	Hawaii	$147,193	$87,000	1,427,538	10
49	Virginia	$202,824	$145,000	8,470,020	44
50	California	$192,093	$133,000	39,536,653	183
51	District of Columbia	$199,173	$141,000	693,972	2

Highest paying states for trauma surgeons

Rank	State	Avg. Trauma Surgeon Salary
1	Wisconsin	$220,017
2	North Dakota	$218,490
3	Maine	$221,073
4	Indiana	$220,074
5	Minnesota	$223,447
6	New Hampshire	$218,186
7	Kentucky	$217,995
8	Pennsylvania	$214,917
9	Alaska	$217,623
10	Michigan	$216,247
11	Nebraska	$212,757
12	Montana	$217,896
13	Tennessee	$210,168
14	Kansas	$214,934
15	Washington	$212,883
16	West Virginia	$210,164
17	Vermont	$209,853
18	Massachusetts	$215,597
19	Delaware	$214,979
20	Connecticut	$213,086
21	Idaho	$209,669
22	Louisiana	$210,553
23	Georgia	$211,209
24	South Dakota	$205,453
25	Iowa	$209,875
26	Maryland	$216,672
27	Oklahoma	$209,199
28	New York	$208,168
29	Ohio	$207,158
30	New Jersey	$213,870
31	Mississippi	$205,394
32	Alabama	$206,929
33	New Mexico	$201,901
34	Illinois	$203,858
35	Oregon	$201,147
36	South Carolina	$205,544
37	North Carolina	$193,275
38	Colorado	$208,682
39	Wyoming	$199,136
40	Florida	$200,991
41	Arizona	$202,169
42	Utah	$203,401
43	Texas	$197,878
44	Arkansas	$191,750
45	Nevada	$187,746
46	Rhode Island	$203,700
47	Missouri	$198,593
48	Hawaii	$147,193
49	Virginia	$202,824
50	California	$192,093
51	District of Columbia	$199,173

Expert opinions on the best states for trauma surgeons

Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Trauma Surgeons to find work opportunities?
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Rajesh Balkrishnan Ph.D.
Professor of Public Health Sciences, Clinical Professor, University of Virginia
Areas close to IT Hubs or where there are many new startups (For example, Northern Virginia or Bay Area)
Areas where health care technology industry is growing (Boston, NJ)

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Total Trauma Surgeon Jobs:	112
Average Annual Salary:	$220,017
Lowest 10 Percent Earn:	$164,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn:	$293,000
Location Quotient:	2.23

Best states for a Trauma Surgeon

If you're looking for a Trauma Surgeon job, here are five companies hiring now:

10 best states for trauma surgeons in 2025

1. Wisconsin

2. North Dakota

3. Maine

4. Indiana

5. Minnesota

6. New Hampshire

7. Kentucky

8. Pennsylvania

9. Alaska

10. Michigan