Acute Care Surgeon Salary in the United States

Acute Care Surgeon Salary

How much does an Acute Care Surgeon make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Acute Care Surgeon in the United States is $373,516. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $284,822 to a high of $451,706, with most professionals earning between $327,091 and $414,444.

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Acute Care Surgeon Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Acute Care Surgeon Salary $284,822 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Acute Care Surgeon Salary $327,091 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Acute Care Surgeon Salary $373,516 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Acute Care Surgeon Salary $414,444 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Acute Care Surgeon Salary $451,706 US April 01, 2025
25% $327,091 10% $284,822 90% $451,706 75% $414,444 $373,516 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Acute Care Surgeon ?

Trauma surgery is a surgical specialty that utilizes both operative and non-operative management to treat traumatic injuries, typically in an acute setting. Trauma surgeons generally complete residency training in General Surgery and often fellowship training in trauma or surgical critical care. The trauma surgeon is responsible for initially resuscitating and stabilizing and later evaluating and managing the patient. The attending trauma surgeon also leads the trauma team, which typically includes nurses and support staff as well as resident physicians in teaching hospitals.[citation needed]...

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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414444
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Acute Care Surgeon in the United States. The base salary for Acute Care Surgeon ranges from $327,091 to $414,444 with the average base salary of $373,516. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $327,091 to $414,444 with the average total cash compensation of $373,516.

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