Pediatric Surgeon Salary
Pediatric Surgeons earn a median $239,200+ a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
What pediatric surgeons do
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.0% (slower than average)
- Self-employed
- 5%
Employment of pediatric surgeons is projected to grow 2.0% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Pediatric Surgeon take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$158,795
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$11,337
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$377,459
Marginal rate: 35% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $215,410 | $103.56 | $160,276 |
| 25th percentile | $336,380+ | $161.72 | $237,969 |
| Median (50th) | $559,030+ | $268.76 | $377,459 |
| 75th percentile | $583,200+ | $280.38 | $392,602 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $726,660+ | $349.36 | $481,080 |
Pediatric Surgeon salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $239,200+ | — | $320,417 | $180,170 – $239,200+ | — |
| New York | $239,200+ | — | $241,375 | $224,280 – $239,200+ | 90 |
| New Jersey | $239,200+ | — | $192,027 | $145,760 – $239,200+ | — |
| Texas | $239,200+ | — | $176,092 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 300 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.5% |
| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Radiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.6% |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Dermatologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.8% |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatric surgeon make?
The national median salary for pediatric surgeons is at least $239,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $215,410 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays pediatric surgeons the most?
Ohio has the highest median pay at $239,200+.
How many pediatric surgeons are there in the U.S.?
About 1,190 people work as pediatric surgeons nationwide.