Pediatric Surgeon Salary
Pediatric Surgeons earn a median $559,030 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$559,030
$268.76 per hour
Range
$215,410 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
1,190
across the U.S.
Pediatric Surgeon take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$377,459
per year · effective tax rate 32.5%
$31,455Monthly
$15,727Twice a month
$14,518Every 2 weeks
$181.47Hourly
- 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 | 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatric surgeon make?
The national median salary for pediatric surgeons is $559,030 a year ($268.76 an hour). 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.