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Pediatric Surgeon salary
Average pediatric surgeon salary
$417,737
How much does a pediatric surgeon make?
The average pediatric surgeon salary in the United States is $417,737. Pediatric surgeon salaries typically range between $209,000 and $834,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for pediatric surgeons is $200.84 per hour. Pediatric surgeon salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Pediatric surgeons earn the highest average salary in Minnesota.
Where can a Pediatric Surgeon earn more?
Pediatric Surgeon salary estimates from across the web
Average pediatric surgeon salary by state
The highest-paying states for pediatric surgeons are Minnesota, Maine, and Indiana. The lowest average pediatric surgeon salary states are Missouri, North Carolina, and California.
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Highest paying states for pediatric surgeons
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $219,531 | $105.54 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $220,660 | $106.09 |
| 3 | Maine | $222,212 | $106.83 |
| 4 | Indiana | $220,918 | $106.21 |
| 5 | Montana | $218,992 | $105.28 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $224,253 | $107.81 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $219,509 | $105.53 |
| 8 | Alaska | $218,390 | $105.00 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $215,663 | $103.68 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $218,634 | $105.11 |
| 11 | Michigan | $216,988 | $104.32 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $213,544 | $102.67 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $211,115 | $101.50 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $211,051 | $101.47 |
| 15 | Kansas | $215,908 | $103.80 |
| 16 | Vermont | $211,241 | $101.56 |
| 17 | Iowa | $210,853 | $101.37 |
| 18 | South Dakota | $206,622 | $99.34 |
| 19 | Delaware | $215,796 | $103.75 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $214,880 | $103.31 |
| 21 | Washington | $214,067 | $102.92 |
| 22 | Alabama | $214,021 | $102.89 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $211,346 | $101.61 |
| 24 | Idaho | $210,940 | $101.41 |
| 25 | Georgia | $211,996 | $101.92 |
| 26 | Arizona | $210,544 | $101.22 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $214,668 | $103.21 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $200,503 | $96.40 |
| 29 | Ohio | $208,201 | $100.10 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $210,172 | $101.04 |
| 31 | Maryland | $217,451 | $104.54 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $206,478 | $99.27 |
| 33 | Texas | $206,410 | $99.24 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $206,349 | $99.21 |
| 35 | Oregon | $202,540 | $97.38 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $203,050 | $97.62 |
| 37 | New York | $204,990 | $98.55 |
| 38 | Colorado | $209,768 | $100.85 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $194,343 | $93.43 |
| 40 | Illinois | $204,902 | $98.51 |
| 41 | Massachusetts | $206,604 | $99.33 |
| 42 | Utah | $204,638 | $98.38 |
| 43 | Florida | $202,160 | $97.19 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $193,046 | $92.81 |
| 45 | District of Columbia | $200,337 | $96.32 |
| 46 | Rhode Island | $205,216 | $98.66 |
| 47 | Missouri | $199,765 | $96.04 |
| 48 | Nevada | $189,079 | $90.90 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $145,416 | $69.91 |
| 50 | Virginia | $203,907 | $98.03 |
| 51 | California | $193,353 | $92.96 |
Highest paying cities for pediatric surgeons
The highest-paying cities for pediatric surgeons are Duluth, MN, Seattle, WA, and Bangor, ME.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duluth, MN | $501,278 | $241.00 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $411,956 | $198.06 |
| 3 | Bangor, ME | $390,667 | $187.82 |
| 4 | Overland Park, KS | $381,770 | $183.54 |
| 5 | Idaho Falls, ID | $378,137 | $181.80 |
| 6 | Des Moines, IA | $356,701 | $171.49 |
| 7 | Lower Paxton, PA | $354,797 | $170.58 |
| 8 | Aurora, CO | $351,917 | $169.19 |
| 9 | New Brunswick, NJ | $342,500 | $164.66 |
| 10 | Morgantown, WV | $339,137 | $163.05 |
| 11 | Cleveland, OH | $335,793 | $161.44 |
| 12 | Buffalo, NY | $328,593 | $157.98 |
| 13 | Atlanta, GA | $327,422 | $157.41 |
| 14 | Salt Lake City, UT | $324,629 | $156.07 |
| 15 | Chicago, IL | $321,694 | $154.66 |
| 16 | Phoenix, AZ | $312,537 | $150.26 |
| 17 | Lubbock, TX | $307,318 | $147.75 |
| 18 | Washington, DC | $281,872 | $135.52 |
| 19 | Fort Myers, FL | $274,983 | $132.20 |
| 20 | Asheville, NC | $260,085 | $125.04 |
Pediatric Surgeon salary details
A pediatric surgeon's salary ranges from $209,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $834,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a pediatric surgeon's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $834,000 | $69,500 | $401 |
| 75th Percentile | $601,000 | $50,083 | $289 |
| Average | $417,737 | $34,811 | $201 |
| 25th Percentile | $290,000 | $24,167 | $139 |
| 10th Percentile | $209,000 | $17,417 | $100 |
Highest paying pediatric surgeon jobs
The highest paying types of pediatric surgeons are foot and ankle surgeon, thoracic surgeon, and upper extremity surgeon.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor | $208,582 | $17,382 | $100.28 | 14,571 |
| Neurosurgeon | $365,411 | $30,451 | $175.68 | 2,412 |
| Trauma Surgeon | $406,184 | $33,849 | $195.28 | 3,750 |
| Surgeon | $155,553 | $12,963 | $74.78 | 37,918 |
| Vascular Surgeon | $324,217 | $27,018 | $155.87 | 20,391 |
| Hand Surgeon | $327,248 | $27,271 | $157.33 | 22,502 |
Top companies hiring pediatric surgeons now:
Which companies pay pediatric surgeons the most?
Pediatric surgeon salaries at Essentia Health and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average pediatric surgeon salary at companies like Lee Regional Health System and Logan Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essentia Health | $528,344 | $254.01 |
| 2 | Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health | $484,258 | $232.82 |
| 3 | Lee Regional Health System | $443,538 | $213.24 |
| 4 | Logan Health | $418,664 | $201.28 |
| 5 | Integrity Locums | $413,844 | $198.96 |
| 6 | Swedish Hospital | $411,868 | $198.01 |
| 7 | The Medicus Firm | $408,889 | $196.58 |
| 8 | Cook Children's Medical Center | $403,220 | $193.86 |
| 9 | Phoenix Children's | $396,677 | $190.71 |
| 10 | Dayton Children's Hospital | $385,788 | $185.47 |
| 11 | Emory Healthcare | $381,564 | $183.44 |
| 12 | Kaiser Permanente | $380,202 | $182.79 |
| 13 | Driscoll Children's Hospital | $354,230 | $170.30 |
| 14 | Mayo Clinic | $338,656 | $162.82 |
| 15 | Jackson Physician Search | $319,770 | $153.74 |
| 16 | University of Illinois System | $314,460 | $151.18 |
| 17 | Cleveland Clinic | $309,155 | $148.63 |
| 18 | Delta Companies | $304,306 | $146.30 |
| 19 | Ochsner Health | $301,204 | $144.81 |
| 20 | Maxim Healthcare Group | $297,623 | $143.09 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Pediatric Surgeon salary trends
The average pediatric surgeon salary has risen by $54,027 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pediatric surgeon earned $363,710 annually, but today, they earn $417,737 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for pediatric surgeons over the last decade.
Compare pediatric surgeon salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average pediatric surgeon salary over time
Compare pediatric surgeon salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Pediatric Surgeon salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $418,000 | $200.84 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $408,000 | $195.96 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $401,000 | $192.65 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $396,000 | $190.22 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | $397,000 | $190.99 | +2.1% |
Recently added pediatric surgeon salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Medicus Firm | Southwest Pediatric Anesthesiology | Oklahoma City, OK | 04/11/2023 | $600,000 |
| Kaiser Permanente-The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.-Northern California | Pediatric Surgery Opportunity-Santa | Santa Clara, CA | 02/10/2023 | $509,000 |
| Jackson Physician Search | Pediatric Anesthesia | Nome, AK | 02/05/2023 | $57,000 |
| The Medicus Firm | Southwest Pediatric Anesthesiology | Norman, OK | 01/30/2023 | $600,000 |
| Jackson Physician Search | Pediatric Anesthesia | Nome, AK | 01/16/2023 | $57,000 |
| The Pediatric Neurosurgery Group, P.C | Pediatric Surgeon/Neurological Surgery | Detroit, MI | 12/10/2022 | $399,999 |
| Jackson Physician Search | Pediatric Anesthesia | Nome, AK | 12/04/2022 | $57,000 |
| Delta Companies | Pediatric Anesthesiology | New York, NY | 11/27/2022 | $305,000 |
| The Medicus Firm | Southwest Pediatric Anesthesiology | Oklahoma City, OK | 11/06/2022 | $600,000 |
| The Medicus Firm | Southwest Pediatric Anesthesiology | Oklahoma City, OK | 10/19/2022 | $600,000 |
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