Pediatric Surgeons Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for pediatric surgeons in the U.S. is $559,030 ($268.76 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $559,030
- Mean annual wage
- $502,050
- Median hourly wage
- $268.76
- Employment
- 1,190
1,190 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $215,410 | $103.56 |
| 25th percentile | $336,380 | $161.72 |
| Median (50th) | $559,030 | $268.76 |
| 75th percentile | $583,200 | $280.38 |
| 90th percentile | $726,660 | $349.35 |
Highest-paying states for pediatric surgeons
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $488,160 | — |
| New York | $378,110 | 90 |
| New Jersey | $288,930 | — |
Lowest-paying states
- New Jersey: $288,930 median annual wage
- New York: $378,110 median annual wage
- Ohio: $488,160 median annual wage
About this occupation
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Includes all pediatric surgical specialties and subspecialties.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral or professional degree | 100.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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