Surgeons, all other salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,320 | $38.62 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $414,010 | $199.04 |
| Mean (average) | $373,930 | $179.78 |
| 90th percentile | $655,320 | $315.06 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Surgeons, all other pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 49 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Data unavailable | 340 | 0.99 | ||
| Alaska | Data unavailable | 60 | 1.07 | ||
| Arizona | $415,980 | $229,540 | $621,650 | ||
| Arkansas | $254,940 | $64,490 | $417,460 | 280 | 1.32 |
| California | $131,990 | $88,730 | $475,310 | ||
| Colorado | Data unavailable | 470 | 1 | ||
| Connecticut | $161,680 | $77,190 | $516,990 | 440 | 1.6 |
| Delaware | Data unavailable | 70 | 0.93 | ||
| District of Columbia | Data unavailable | 140 | 1.21 | ||
| Florida | $429,990 | $138,220 | $502,710 | 2,260 | 1.41 |
| Georgia | $502,070 | $233,990 | $683,460 | 300 | 0.38 |
| Hawaii | Data unavailable | 450 | 4.44 | ||
| Idaho | $211,490 | $201,820 | $815,940 | 60 | 0.45 |
| Illinois | $438,010 | $72,540 | $663,980 | 620 | 0.63 |
| Indiana | $459,300 | $91,010 | $508,260 | 420 | 0.82 |
| Iowa | $370,390 | $86,290 | 110 | 0.43 | |
| Kansas | Data unavailable | 30 | 0.15 | ||
| Kentucky | $162,160 | $64,630 | $468,680 | 440 | 1.37 |
| Louisiana | $304,830 | $169,740 | $650,510 | 140 | 0.45 |
| Maine | Data unavailable | 140 | 1.36 | ||
| Maryland | $328,700 | $85,570 | $593,000 | 520 | 1.16 |
| Massachusetts | $387,150 | $75,980 | $561,250 | 770 | 1.31 |
| Michigan | $412,460 | $80,920 | $731,490 | 440 | 0.62 |
| Minnesota | $568,150 | $80,180 | $735,960 | 910 | 1.9 |
| Mississippi | $180,420 | $94,580 | $679,370 | 120 | 0.61 |
| Missouri | Data unavailable | 160 | 0.33 | ||
| Nebraska | $341,410 | $71,160 | $687,630 | 180 | 1.09 |
| Nevada | $326,520 | $58,800 | $586,320 | ||
| New Hampshire | $534,870 | $69,700 | $582,250 | 220 | 1.98 |
| New Jersey | $437,890 | $82,230 | 680 | 0.98 | |
| New Mexico | $363,940 | $136,160 | $528,640 | 150 | 1.06 |
| New York | $410,410 | $85,040 | $702,270 | 4,540 | 2.9 |
| North Carolina | $398,410 | $149,990 | $526,570 | 480 | 0.6 |
| North Dakota | $604,890 | $231,280 | $680,960 | 150 | 2.19 |
| Ohio | $554,220 | $76,820 | $727,860 | 980 | 1.1 |
| Oklahoma | $553,790 | $119,590 | $560,310 | 80 | 0.3 |
| Oregon | Data unavailable | 500 | 1.58 | ||
| Pennsylvania | Data unavailable | ||||
| Rhode Island | $199,990 | $199,990 | $514,170 | ||
| South Carolina | Data unavailable | ||||
| South Dakota | Data unavailable | 120 | 1.68 | ||
| Tennessee | $373,510 | $68,710 | $946,560 | 490 | 0.92 |
| Texas | $222,820 | $72,820 | $646,370 | 1,710 | 0.75 |
| Vermont | $438,530 | $175,810 | $497,590 | 160 | 3.31 |
| Virginia | $360,510 | $75,130 | $498,050 | 260 | 0.4 |
| Washington | $479,460 | $83,240 | $557,650 | 370 | 0.65 |
| West Virginia | $468,210 | $59,650 | $638,860 | 240 | 2.11 |
| Wisconsin | $416,000 | $46,490 | $802,110 | 550 | 1.16 |
| Wyoming | $387,880 | $219,900 | $593,020 | 60 | 1.43 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for surgeons, all other
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 700. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 5.3%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for surgeons, all other
- Typical entry education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
Highest education of people working in this occupation
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Medicine CIP 51.1201
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy CIP 51.1202
- Combined Medical Residency/Fellowship Program, General CIP 61.0101
- Combined Medical Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other CIP 61.0199
- Multiple-Pathway Medical Fellowship Programs, Other CIP 61.0299
- Neurological Surgery Residency Program CIP 61.1001
- Neurological Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other CIP 61.1099
- Otolaryngology Residency Program CIP 61.1701
- Neurotology Fellowship Program CIP 61.1702
- Otolaryngology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other CIP 61.1799
- Plastic Surgery Residency Program CIP 61.2101
- Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program CIP 61.2102
- Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck Fellowship Program CIP 61.2103
- Plastic Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other CIP 61.2199
- General Surgery Residency Program CIP 61.2701
- Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Program CIP 61.2702
- Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program CIP 61.2703
- Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship Program CIP 61.2704
- Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program CIP 61.2706
- Thoracic Surgery Fellowship Program CIP 61.2707
- Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program CIP 61.2708
- Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other CIP 61.2799
- Urology Residency Program CIP 61.2801
- Urology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other CIP 61.2899
- Medical Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other CIP 61.9999
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
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Frequently asked questions
How much do surgeons, all other make?
The national median annual wage for surgeons, all other was $414,010 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $80,320 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $655,320. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do surgeons, all other need?
BLS lists doctoral or professional degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and internship/residency on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is surgeons, all other a growing career?
BLS projects employment of surgeons, all other to change +4.0% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 700 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay surgeons, all other the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were North Dakota ($604,890), Minnesota ($568,150), Ohio ($554,220). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.