SOC 29-1249 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Surgeons, All Other — Eugene
Eugene-Springfield, OR · 2 metro areas compared
At $239,200, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Surgeons, All Other, 42.2% beneath the national figure of $414,010.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $239,200, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Surgeons, All Other, 42.2% beneath the national figure of $414,010. Pay ranges from under $239,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $239,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $239,200 to $239,200.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Medford records the highest median at $239,200. Of the 434 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 7th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | −42.2% |
| 25th | $239,200 | −42.2% |
| Median (50th) | $239,200+ | −42.2% |
| 75th | $239,200 | −42.2% |
| 90th | $239,200 | −42.2% |
| Mean | $239,200 | −42.2% |
A median marked with “+” is reported at or above the highest wage the survey publishes, so the true figure may be higher.
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eugene run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $239,200 buys what $231,335 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 44.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$239,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$231,335US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $239,200 a year, 42.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $239,200 to $239,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Medford, at $239,200.
- The median is reported at or above the ceiling the survey publishes, so the true figure may be higher.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Surgeons, All Other in Eugene, OR?
The median annual wage is $239,200, or $115.00 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 $414,010, so pay in Eugene, OR is 42.2% 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 Eugene, OR earns more than $239,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $239,200 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Medford, at $239,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Eugene, OR. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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