SOC 29-1249 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Surgeons, All Other — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania · 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. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $239,200 and $239,200. The lowest tenth earn under $239,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $239,200.
Among the 47 states with published data for this occupation, Pennsylvania ranks 38th by median wage. Philadelphia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $239,200. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 15th of 778 by median pay.
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.
Highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $239,200 | 240 | |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | $239,200 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $239,200 goes as far as $245,082 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 40.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$239,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$245,082US 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.
- It ranks 38th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, 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 Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia, at $239,200 per year.
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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