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Job outlook for hand surgeons in the United States
Are hand surgeon jobs in demand?
Yes, hand surgeon jobs are in demand. Hand surgeon demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Hand surgeon job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of hand surgeon jobs and the average hand surgeon salary over time.
Hand surgeon jobs over time
Hand surgeon job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 796 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 615 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 694 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 586 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 658 | 0.00% |
Average hand surgeon salary over time
Hand surgeon salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $327,249 | $157.33 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $319,303 | $153.51 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $313,915 | $150.92 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $309,953 | $149.02 | --0.4% |
| 2021 | $311,208 | $149.62 | +2.2% |
Hand surgeon jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of hand surgeon job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where hand surgeons earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for hand surgeons
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 65 | 6% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 42 | 3% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 21 | 3% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 16 | 2% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 14 | 2% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 91 | 1% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 85 | 1% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 84 | 1% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 72 | 1% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 58 | 1% |
| 11 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 55 | 1% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 49 | 1% |
| 13 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 36 | 1% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 23 | 1% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 21 | 1% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 19 | 1% |
| 17 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 17 | 1% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 12 | 1% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 12 | 1% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 8 | 1% |
Most common cities for hand surgeons
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belleville | 1 | 2% | $304,207 |
| 2 | Providence | 1 | 1% | $266,241 |
| 3 | Rochester | 1 | 1% | $352,800 |
Hand Surgeon job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to hand surgeon professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the hand surgeon job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the hand surgeon industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of hand surgeon experts
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Rajesh Balkrishnan Ph.D.
University of Virginia
Erica Sutton
Morehouse School of Medicine
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What skills stand out on Hand Surgeon resumes?
Rajesh Balkrishnan Ph.D.: Flexibility and resilience with work
Ability to lead projects with minimal supervision
Self-starter abilities and evidence of adaptability to newer work environments
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Hand 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)
Hand surgeon jobs
Updated January 22, 2021