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Surgeon salary in United States

How much does a Surgeon make in the United States?

Average base salary

$294,175
Average $294,175
Low $245,595
High $352,365
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a surgeon is $294,175 per year in the United States. 17.9k salaries reported, updated at April 29, 2024

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Job openings in United States

Intermountain Health3.7
Billings, MT
Part-time
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23 hours ago
Mercy3.6
St. Louis, MO
23 hours ago
Concentra3.3
Louisville, KY
Contract
23 hours ago
Concentra3.3
Oxnard, CA
Contract
23 hours ago
Aptive3.6
San Juan, PR
Full-time
23 hours ago
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Top companies for Surgeons in United States

  1. i4 Search Group
    4.9
    22 reviews13 salaries reported
    $384,160per year
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Highest paying cities for Surgeons near United States

  1. Sioux City, IA
    $300,000 per year
    295 salaries reported
  2. Paducah, KY
    $300,000 per year
    7 salaries reported
  3. Saint Cloud, MN
    $299,464 per year
    303 salaries reported
  1. Worthington, MN
    $299,464 per year
    303 salaries reported
  2. Eau Claire, WI
    $299,460 per year
    301 salaries reported
  3. Dubuque, IA
    $299,459 per year
    300 salaries reported
  1. Wausau, WI
    $299,457 per year
    299 salaries reported
  2. Mankato, MN
    $299,455 per year
    298 salaries reported
  3. Cherokee, IA
    $299,455 per year
    298 salaries reported
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Where can a Surgeon earn more?

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Most common benefits for Surgeons

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Loan assistance
  • Loan repayment program
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 69 ratings

65% of Surgeons in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?

Physician

100 job openings
Average $191,854 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Surgeon

How can a surgeon earn more?

Surgeons can increase their earnings by gaining more experience in their field or choosing a top-paying specialty. Many hospitals will pay a surgeon more if they have demonstrated excellence by publishing medical research or receiving awards. There are a variety of fellowships available to surgeons where they can hone their skills and learn techniques to increase their earning power.

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