Surgeons, All Other Salary
Surgeons, All Other earn a median $239,200+ a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$239,200+
BLS top-coded wage
Range
$80,320 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
25,140
across the U.S.
Why does it say $239,200+? The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish exact wages above $239,200 a year — it reports them only as “$239,200 or more.” That means the typical surgeons, all other earns at least this much, and many earn considerably more. In 7 states the median falls below the cap and is shown exactly in the state table below.
What surgeons, all other do
All surgeons not listed separately.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.0% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 700
- Self-employed
- 5%
Employment of surgeons, all other is projected to grow 4.0% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Surgeons, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$286,604
per year · effective tax rate 30.8%
$23,884Monthly
$11,942Twice a month
$11,023Every 2 weeks
$137.79Hourly
- Federal income tax$108,038
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$7,929
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$286,604
Marginal rate: 35% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $80,320 | $38.62 | $65,335 |
| 25th percentile | $134,850 | $64.83 | $103,436 |
| Median (50th) | $414,010+ | $199.04 | $286,604 |
| 75th percentile | $511,420+ | $245.88 | $347,631 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $655,320+ | $315.06 | $437,785 |
Best cities for surgeons, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $239,200+ | $253,584 | $225,282 | 4,290 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $239,200+
Surgeons, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $393,762 | $231,280 – $239,200+ | 150 |
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | — | $334,412 | $80,180 – $239,200+ | 910 |
| Ohio | $239,200+ | — | $359,987 | $76,820 – $239,200+ | 980 |
| Oklahoma | $239,200+ | — | $349,801 | $119,590 – $239,200+ | 80 |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | — | $362,323 | $69,700 – $239,200+ | 220 |
| Georgia | $239,200+ | — | $316,339 | $233,990 – $239,200+ | 300 |
| Washington | $239,200+ | — | $327,608 | $83,240 – $239,200+ | 370 |
| West Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $298,927 | $59,650 – $239,200+ | 240 |
| Indiana | $239,200+ | — | $301,458 | $91,010 – $239,200+ | 420 |
| Vermont | $239,200+ | — | $270,402 | $175,810 – $239,200+ | 160 |
| Illinois | $239,200+ | — | $280,103 | $72,540 – $239,200+ | 620 |
| New Jersey | $239,200+ | — | $275,861 | $82,230 – $239,200+ | 680 |
| Florida | $239,200+ | — | $296,615 | $138,220 – $239,200+ | 2,260 |
| Wisconsin | $239,200+ | — | $265,571 | $46,490 – $239,200+ | 550 |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | — | $277,647 | $229,540 – $239,200+ | — |
| Michigan | $239,200+ | — | $268,354 | $80,920 – $239,200+ | 440 |
| New York | $239,200+ | — | $259,398 | $85,040 – $239,200+ | 4,540 |
| North Carolina | $239,200+ | — | $261,443 | $149,990 – $239,200+ | 480 |
| Wyoming | $239,200+ | — | $270,234 | $219,900 – $239,200+ | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $239,200+ | — | $250,639 | $75,980 – $239,200+ | 770 |
| Tennessee | $239,200+ | — | $261,231 | $68,710 – $239,200+ | 490 |
| Iowa | $239,200+ | — | $245,853 | $86,290 – $239,200+ | 110 |
| New Mexico | $239,200+ | — | $237,355 | $136,160 – $239,200+ | 150 |
| Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $233,171 | $75,130 – $239,200+ | 260 |
| Nebraska | $239,200+ | — | $226,466 | $71,160 – $239,200+ | 180 |
| Maryland | $239,200+ | — | $216,249 | $85,570 – $239,200+ | 520 |
| Nevada | $239,200+ | — | $231,792 | $58,800 – $239,200+ | — |
| Louisiana | $239,200+ | — | $209,444 | $169,740 – $239,200+ | 140 |
| Arkansas | $239,200+ | — | $176,695 | $64,490 – $239,200+ | 280 |
| Alabama | $239,200+ | — | $164,397 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 340 |
| Alaska | $239,200+ | — | $176,092 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 60 |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | — | $166,275 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 470 |
| Delaware | $239,200+ | — | $161,646 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 70 |
| Kansas | $239,200+ | — | $163,544 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 30 |
| Maine | $239,200+ | — | $160,485 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 140 |
| Missouri | $239,200+ | — | $165,787 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 160 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | — | $154,712 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 500 |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | — | $168,748 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| South Carolina | $239,200+ | — | $162,897 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| South Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $176,092 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 120 |
| Texas | $222,820 | +93.7% | $165,338 | $72,820 – $239,200+ | 1,710 |
| Idaho | $211,490 | — | $147,289 | $201,820 – $239,200+ | 60 |
| Rhode Island | $199,990 | — | $141,022 | $199,990 – $239,200+ | — |
| Mississippi | $180,420 | — | $128,098 | $94,580 – $239,200+ | 120 |
| Kentucky | $162,160 | — | $116,544 | $64,630 – $239,200+ | 440 |
| Connecticut | $161,680 | — | $114,223 | $77,190 – $239,200+ | 440 |
| California | $131,990 | — | $91,720 | $88,730 – $239,200+ | — |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.5% |
| Pediatric Surgeon | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| 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% |
| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| 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 surgeons, all other make?
The national median salary for surgeons, all other is at least $239,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,320 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays surgeons, all other the most?
North Dakota has the highest median pay at $239,200+. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many surgeons, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 25,140 people work as surgeons, all other nationwide.