The average salary for a pediatric surgeon in the United States is $449,320, but the range typically falls between >$239,200 and >$239,200. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $216.02, with a range between >$115.00 and >$115.00.
There are approximately 1,180 people employed as a pediatric surgeon in the United States. With New York, Michigan, California employing the highest number of pediatric surgeons.The state with the best pay for a pediatric surgeon is Illinois, with an average annual salary of $256,570, while Texas has the lowest average annual salary of >$239,200.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $172,810 | $83.08 |
| 25th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
| Median | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
| 75th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
| 90th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
The salary of a pediatric surgeon can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a pediatric surgeon in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for pediatric surgeons are Illinois, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Michigan while the worst states are Texas, New York, Michigan, Connecticut, California.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $195,330 | $533,740 | >$239,200 |
| California | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Connecticut | $222,660 | $366,000 | >$239,200 |
| Illinois | $60,670 | $256,570 | >$239,200 |
| Michigan | $87,050 | $404,160 | >$239,200 |
| New York | $219,410 | $359,700 | >$239,200 |
| Texas | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
Even between cities, the salary of a pediatric surgeon can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for pediatric surgeons is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, IL with an average salary of $258,640.
Areas with highest average salaries for pediatric surgeons
The number of pediatric surgeons in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of pediatric surgeons has increased by 360. On average, the number of pediatric surgeons has been increasing by 14.6% each year. The salary of pediatric surgeons has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of pediatric surgeons has increased by $159,010. On average, the salary of pediatric surgeons has been increasing by 18.3% each year.
Pediatric Surgeons are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for pediatric surgeons compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
$62,870 per year
$205,860 per year
$278,660 per year
$248,640 per year
$240,790 per year
$75,250 per year
