Surgeon Salary

The average Surgeon Salary is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Surgeons work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and dental offices. A surgeons salary will vary depending on the location and the setting. Area of specialization also plays a part in how much they earn. The assumption was made that the Surgeons reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year.

Surgeon Salary: Median Hourly & Annual Data

Hourly

The average or medion Surgeon salary is $92.03 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $50.20 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $88.63 per hour.

Annually

On an annual basis the average salary is $191,410 The lowest 10% earn less than $104,410 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $184,350 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average.

Lowest and Highest Surgeon Salary

The lowest paid Surgeons earn mean or average wages below $60.00 per hour. Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors. The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas. The highest pay levels are found in major metropolitan areas where the mean or average wage is over $100.00 per hour. Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries.

Top 5 States

The best states to earn a Surgeon salary are Wyoming, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, North Carolina and New Jersey.

Top 5 Metropolitan Areas

The best city or metropolitan areas to earn a Surgeon salary are Waterbury, CT, Rochester-Dover, NH-ME, Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA, Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME, and Manchester, NH.

Other Industries that Employ Surgeons

Colleges or schools of medicine, government services and the military employ a small number of the total number of surgeons working in the U.S.

Employment Data

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates there are over 52,000 Surgeons working in the U.S.

Where They Work

Over 44,690 surgeons work in physicians offices. Over 4400 are employed by hospitals. A small number work in other settings.

Private Practice Vs Employment

Surgeons like many physicians are considered to be primarily in private practice or self-employed. Surgeons who are in private practice are responsible for running a small business. They may hire employees, order supplies, and keep records, among other tasks.

Benefits

Fringe benefits will vary depending on business size and other factors. A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year.

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