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Surgeon Salary

Surgeons operate on patients to treat diseases, injuries, and deformities, working in hospitals and surgical centers.

Median: $297,800 Growth: 3% BLS Data

Surgeon Salary Range

Entry Level

$200,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$320,000

5-10 years

Senior Level

$400,000

10+ years

Salary Percentiles

10th Percentile $120,400

25th Percentile $208,000

Median (50th) $297,800

75th Percentile $400,000

90th Percentile $400,000

Top Paying States for Surgeons

1 New Hampshire

$400,000

2 Nebraska

$390,000

3 South Dakota

$385,000

4 Idaho

$380,000

5 Indiana

$375,000

Job Outlook & Education

Growth Rate

+3%

Stable

Education

Medical degree (MD/DO) plus surgical residency (5-7 years)

How Much Do Surgeons Make?

The median annual salary for a surgeon in the United States is $297,800 as of 2026. This means half of surgeons earn more than this amount, and half earn less.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years): $200,000
Mid Career (5-10 years): $320,000
Senior Level (10+ years): $400,000

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Hourly Equivalent

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What Can a Surgeon Afford?

Based on median salary of $297,800

Max Rent $7,500/mo

Max Car Payment $3,000/mo

Monthly Savings $3,332/mo

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