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Job outlook for cosmetic surgeons in the United States
Are cosmetic surgeon jobs in demand?
Yes, cosmetic surgeon jobs are in demand. Cosmetic surgeon demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Cosmetic surgeon job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of cosmetic surgeon jobs and the average cosmetic surgeon salary over time.
Cosmetic surgeon jobs over time
Cosmetic surgeon job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 408 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 316 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 356 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 301 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 338 | 0.00% |
Average cosmetic surgeon salary over time
Cosmetic surgeon salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $430,335 | $206.89 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $419,886 | $201.87 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $412,801 | $198.46 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $407,591 | $195.96 | --0.4% |
| 2021 | $409,241 | $196.75 | +2.2% |
Cosmetic surgeon jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of cosmetic surgeon job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where cosmetic surgeons earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for cosmetic surgeons
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 38 | 3% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 15 | 2% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 13 | 2% |
| 4 | New York | 19,849,399 | 112 | 1% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 87 | 1% |
| 6 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 71 | 1% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 64 | 1% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 63 | 1% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 51 | 1% |
| 10 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 51 | 1% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 45 | 1% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 45 | 1% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 19 | 1% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 18 | 1% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 18 | 1% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 17 | 1% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 12 | 1% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 11 | 1% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 8 | 1% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 7 | 1% |
Cosmetic Surgeon job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to cosmetic surgeon professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the cosmetic surgeon job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the cosmetic surgeon industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of cosmetic surgeon experts
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Rajesh Balkrishnan Ph.D.
University of Virginia
Erica Sutton
Morehouse School of Medicine
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Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Cosmetic Surgeons to find work opportunities?
Rajesh Balkrishnan Ph.D.: Areas close to IT Hubs or where there are many new startups (For example, Northern Virginia or Bay Area)
Areas where health care technology industry is growing (Boston, NJ)
Cosmetic surgeon jobs
Updated January 22, 2021