As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Surgeon in the United States is $410,977. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $359,895 to $456,009, with most professionals earning between $313,388 and $497,008.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $456,009 | $38,001 | $8,769 | $219 |
| Average | $410,977 | $34,248 | $7,903 | $198 |
| 25th Percentile | $359,895 | $29,991 | $6,921 | $173 |
An entry-level Surgeon with less than 1 year of experience earns about $390,392. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $394,204. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $398,016. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $403,353, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $414,338.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Surgeon | $390,392 |
| Intermediate Level Surgeon | $394,204 |
| Senior Level Surgeon | $398,016 |
| Specialist Level Surgeon | $403,353 |
| Expert Level Surgeon | $414,338 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 1% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Surgeon compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $231,993 in 2023 to approximately $237,504 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Surgeon salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $410,977 | 78.4% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $16,412 | 3.1% | ||
| 401K/403B | $10,000 | 1.9% | ||
| Disability | $8,220 | 1.6% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,374 | 1.2% | ||
| Pension | $13,750 | 2.6% | ||
| Time Off | $58,485 | 11.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $524,218 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.4% |
| High School | 4.3% |
| Bachelors | 2.1% |
| Masters | 5.0% |
| Doctorate | 87.1% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Surgeon is $410,977. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Surgeon is $198; the average weekly pay of Surgeon is $7,903; the average monthly pay of Surgeon is $34,248.
A Surgeon's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Surgeon earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Surgeon is $518,365.
The highest pay for Surgeon is $497,008.
The lowest pay for Surgeon is $313,388.
Performs surgery to prevent and correct injuries, deformities, diseases or improve patient function, appearance or quality of life. Reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. May provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to a medical director. Requires a license to practice. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
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Critical Thinking: Questioning, analyzing and evaluating various alternatives and situations to draw a rational conclusion independently.
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Long Term Care: Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
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