Surgeons

Physicians & Surgeons • Healthcare & Medical Careers

All surgeons not listed separately. Excludes "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons" (29-1022).

Typical Salary (Median)
$300,000-$500,000+
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$371,280
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
24,080
Education Required
Doctoral degree
BLS Code: 291249

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Surgeons (2024)

10th Percentile
$77,290
25th Percentile
$139,070

Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas

Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Surgeons

1
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
130 employed
$516,390
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2
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
350 employed
$462,230
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3
Albuquerque, NM
30 employed
$457,510
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4
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
60 employed
$449,480
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5
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$447,540
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6
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
200 employed
$437,020
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7
Springfield, IL
$433,680
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8
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
40 employed
$431,790
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9
Portland-South Portland, ME
40 employed
$421,550
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Top Industries

Industries with the most Surgeons positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
24,080
$371,280 avg
2
Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance
22,770
$380,160 avg
3
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
22,230
$381,640 avg
4
Ambulatory Health Care Services
14,040
$409,800 avg
5
Offices of Physicians
13,140
$407,920 avg

Work Environment

Hospital

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Surgeons professionals work in healthcare & medical careers, specifically in physicians & surgeons. This role typically requires doctoral degree .

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Surgeons is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 24,080 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

surgeon surgical specialist operating surgeon

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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.