SOC 29-1243 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pediatric Surgeons — New Jersey
New Jersey
At $288,930, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Pediatric Surgeons, 48.3% beneath the national figure of $559,030.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $288,930, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Pediatric Surgeons, 48.3% beneath the national figure of $559,030. Pay ranges from under $145,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $490,790 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $247,280 to $289,090.
New Jersey ranks number 3rd out of 4 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 736 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 9th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $145,760 | −73.9% |
| 25th | $247,280 | −55.8% |
| Median (50th) | $288,930 | −48.3% |
| 75th | $289,090 | −48.3% |
| 90th | $490,790 | −12.2% |
| Mean | $280,020 | −49.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Jersey run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $288,930 buys what $265,561 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 52.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$288,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$265,561US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $288,930 a year, 48.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $145,760 to $490,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 3rd of 4 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pediatric Surgeons in New Jersey?
The median annual wage is $288,930, or $138.91 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $559,030, so pay in New Jersey is 48.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Jersey earns more than $490,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $145,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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