SOC 29-1249 · May 2025 · United States
Surgeons, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Surgeons, All Other across the United States is $414,010 per year, measured over 25,140 jobs. The highest state median is in North Dakota, at $604,890.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Surgeons, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 358.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. North Dakota pays $604,890 and California pays $131,990.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $604,890 | 150 | |
| 2 | Minnesota | $568,150 | 910 | |
| 3 | Ohio | $554,220 | 980 | |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $553,790 | 80 | |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $534,870 | 220 | |
| 6 | Georgia | $502,070 | 300 | |
| 7 | Washington | $479,460 | 370 | |
| 8 | West Virginia | $468,210 | 240 | |
| 9 | Indiana | $459,300 | 420 | |
| 10 | Vermont | $438,530 | 160 |
States with the most Surgeons, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 4,540 | $410,410 | |
| 2 | Florida | 2,260 | $429,990 | |
| 3 | Texas | 1,710 | $222,820 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 980 | $554,220 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | 910 | $568,150 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 770 | $387,150 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 680 | $437,890 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 620 | $438,010 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 550 | $416,000 | |
| 10 | Maryland | 520 | $328,700 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee | $762,360 | 140 |
| 2 | Greenville | $630,540 | 70 |
| 3 | Charleston | $619,320 | 60 |
| 4 | Toledo | $618,680 | 50 |
| 5 | Columbus | $609,450 | 180 |
| 6 | Fargo | $604,890 | 80 |
| 7 | Minneapolis | $568,150 | 330 |
| 8 | Detroit | $561,070 | 160 |
| 9 | Oxnard | $535,800 | — |
| 10 | Atlanta | $529,100 | 90 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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