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Plastic Surgeon salary
Average plastic surgeon salary
$172,467
How much does a plastic surgeon make?
The average plastic surgeon salary in the United States is $172,467. Plastic surgeon salaries typically range between $87,000 and $339,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for plastic surgeons is $82.92 per hour.
Plastic surgeon salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Plastic surgeons earn the highest average salary in Maine.
Where can a Plastic Surgeon earn more?
Plastic Surgeon salary estimates from across the web
Average plastic surgeon salary by state
The average plastic surgeon salary in Maine, New York, and West Virginia are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average plastic surgeon salary states are Arkansas, Colorado, and Utah.
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Highest paying states for plastic surgeons
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $148,702 | $71.49 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $137,189 | $65.96 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $135,918 | $65.35 |
| 4 | New York | $144,197 | $69.33 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $140,944 | $67.76 |
| 6 | Delaware | $139,951 | $67.28 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $133,350 | $64.11 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $132,127 | $63.52 |
| 9 | Michigan | $131,469 | $63.21 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $125,328 | $60.25 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $137,834 | $66.27 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $128,767 | $61.91 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $137,211 | $65.97 |
| 14 | Ohio | $127,699 | $61.39 |
| 15 | Georgia | $131,249 | $63.10 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $131,853 | $63.39 |
| 17 | Indiana | $119,969 | $57.68 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $123,302 | $59.28 |
| 19 | Vermont | $119,850 | $57.62 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $132,759 | $63.83 |
| 21 | Alabama | $126,846 | $60.98 |
| 22 | Alaska | $119,100 | $57.26 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $121,520 | $58.42 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $121,166 | $58.25 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $126,191 | $60.67 |
| 26 | Maryland | $123,461 | $59.36 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $115,707 | $55.63 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $108,916 | $52.36 |
| 29 | Arizona | $118,038 | $56.75 |
| 30 | California | $123,791 | $59.51 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $116,547 | $56.03 |
| 32 | Iowa | $111,918 | $53.81 |
| 33 | Kansas | $114,541 | $55.07 |
| 34 | Nevada | $108,412 | $52.12 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $107,932 | $51.89 |
| 36 | Illinois | $110,834 | $53.29 |
| 37 | Oregon | $106,329 | $51.12 |
| 38 | Idaho | $112,474 | $54.07 |
| 39 | Washington | $106,601 | $51.25 |
| 40 | Texas | $110,552 | $53.15 |
| 41 | Virginia | $117,386 | $56.44 |
| 42 | Missouri | $108,533 | $52.18 |
| 43 | District of Columbia | $117,818 | $56.64 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $103,259 | $49.64 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $107,128 | $51.50 |
| 46 | Florida | $96,744 | $46.51 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $90,532 | $43.52 |
| 48 | Montana | $108,247 | $52.04 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $81,811 | $39.33 |
| 50 | Utah | $100,446 | $48.29 |
| 51 | Colorado | $102,023 | $49.05 |
Highest paying cities for plastic surgeons
The highest-paying cities for plastic surgeons are Rockville Centre, NY, Boston, MA, and Eau Claire, WI.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockville Centre, NY | $159,487 | $76.68 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $147,964 | $71.14 |
| 3 | Eau Claire, WI | $145,191 | $69.80 |
| 4 | Duluth, MN | $143,106 | $68.80 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh, PA | $142,735 | $68.62 |
| 6 | Detroit, MI | $142,364 | $68.44 |
| 7 | Cleveland, OH | $139,639 | $67.13 |
| 8 | Bowling Green, KY | $136,148 | $65.46 |
| 9 | Fargo, ND | $133,869 | $64.36 |
| 10 | Raleigh, NC | $131,970 | $63.45 |
| 11 | Baltimore, MD | $130,292 | $62.64 |
| 12 | Bakersfield, CA | $129,584 | $62.30 |
| 13 | Oklahoma City, OK | $122,860 | $59.07 |
| 14 | Arlington, VA | $122,829 | $59.05 |
| 15 | Evansville, IN | $122,027 | $58.67 |
| 16 | Mesa, AZ | $121,816 | $58.57 |
| 17 | Kansas City, KS | $120,228 | $57.80 |
| 18 | Fort Worth, TX | $116,862 | $56.18 |
| 19 | Saint Louis, MO | $116,661 | $56.09 |
| 20 | Chicago, IL | $115,566 | $55.56 |
Plastic Surgeon salary details
A plastic surgeon's salary ranges from $87,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $339,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a plastic surgeon's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $339,000 | $28,250 | $163 |
| 75th Percentile | $246,000 | $20,500 | $118 |
| Average | $172,467 | $14,372 | $83 |
| 25th Percentile | $120,000 | $10,000 | $58 |
| 10th Percentile | $87,000 | $7,250 | $42 |
Highest paying plastic surgeon jobs
The highest paying types of plastic surgeons are foot and ankle surgeon, thoracic surgeon, and upper extremity surgeon.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optical Technician | $36,908 | $3,076 | $17.74 | 29,866 |
| Neurosurgeon | $365,411 | $30,451 | $175.68 | 2,412 |
| General Surgeon | $223,321 | $18,610 | $107.37 | 45,174 |
| Dental Surgeon | $279,537 | $23,295 | $134.39 | 32,596 |
| Trauma Surgeon | $406,184 | $33,849 | $195.28 | 3,750 |
| Surgeon | $155,553 | $12,963 | $74.78 | 37,918 |
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Which companies pay plastic surgeons the most?
Plastic surgeon salaries at MaineGeneral Health and McLeod Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average plastic surgeon salary at companies like Rochester Regional Health and Dignity Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MaineGeneral Health | $349,360 | $167.96 |
| 2 | McLeod Health | $345,846 | $166.27 |
| 3 | Rochester Regional Health | $340,613 | $163.76 |
| 4 | Dignity Health | $335,874 | $161.48 |
| 5 | Baylor Scott & White Health | $309,100 | $148.61 |
| 6 | University of Maryland, Baltimore | $301,922 | $145.15 |
| 7 | UT Medical Group, Inc. | $296,694 | $142.64 |
| 8 | Catholic Health Initiatives - Colorado | $289,915 | $139.38 |
| 9 | S M D C St Mary's Duluth Clinic Health System Hospice & Palliative Care | $289,915 | $139.38 |
| 10 | Integrity Locums | $288,051 | $138.49 |
| 11 | Atrium Health Floyd | $286,837 | $137.90 |
| 12 | The Medicus Firm | $283,711 | $136.40 |
| 13 | Ardent Health Services | $283,035 | $136.07 |
| 14 | Kaiser Permanente | $269,221 | $129.43 |
| 15 | Optum | $268,134 | $128.91 |
| 16 | CHI Mercy Health | $266,684 | $128.21 |
| 17 | Merritt Hawkins | $264,841 | $127.33 |
| 18 | Barton Associates | $249,891 | $120.14 |
| 19 | St Joseph Medical Group | $246,800 | $118.65 |
| 20 | HealthPartners | $243,144 | $116.90 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Plastic Surgeon salary by industry
The average plastic surgeon salary varies across industries:
- The average plastic surgeon salary in the professional industry is $194,121, the highest of any industry.
- The average plastic surgeon salary in the finance industry is $179,724.
- Plastic surgeons in the education industry earn an average salary of $110,423, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for plastic surgeons
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional | $194,121 | $93.33 |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $179,724 | $86.41 |
| 3 | Health Care | $153,547 | $73.82 |
| 4 | Education | $110,423 | $53.09 |
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Plastic Surgeon salary trends
The average plastic surgeon salary has risen by $22,306 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average plastic surgeon earned $150,161 annually, but today, they earn $172,467 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for plastic surgeons over the last decade.
Compare plastic surgeon salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average plastic surgeon salary over time
Compare plastic surgeon salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Plastic Surgeon salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $172,000 | $82.92 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $168,000 | $80.90 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $165,000 | $79.54 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $163,000 | $78.53 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | $164,000 | $78.85 | +2.1% |
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