Surgeons, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for surgeons, all other in the U.S. is $414,010 ($199.04 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $414,010
- Mean annual wage
- $373,930
- Median hourly wage
- $199.04
- Employment
- 25,140
25,140 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,320 | $38.62 |
| 25th percentile | $134,850 | $64.83 |
| Median (50th) | $414,010 | $199.04 |
| 75th percentile | $511,420 | $245.87 |
| 90th percentile | $655,320 | $315.06 |
Highest-paying states for surgeons, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $604,890 | 150 |
| Minnesota | $568,150 | 910 |
| Ohio | $554,220 | 980 |
| Oklahoma | $553,790 | 80 |
| New Hampshire | $534,870 | 220 |
| Georgia | $502,070 | 300 |
| Washington | $479,460 | 370 |
| West Virginia | $468,210 | 240 |
| Indiana | $459,300 | 420 |
| Vermont | $438,530 | 160 |
Lowest-paying states
- California: $131,990 median annual wage
- Connecticut: $161,680 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $162,160 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $180,420 median annual wage
- Rhode Island: $199,990 median annual wage
About this occupation
All surgeons not listed separately.
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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- Nurse Practitioners$132,300
- Pharmacists$140,910
- Physical Therapists$102,760
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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