Pediatric Surgeons Salary
The median pediatric surgeons salary in the United States is $559,030 per year ($268.76/hour). Salaries range from $215,410 at the entry level to $726,660+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 1,190 pediatric surgeons jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$559,030
per year
Hourly Rate
$268.76
per hour
Employment
1,190
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$215,410
25th percentile
$336,380
Median
$559,030
75th percentile
$583,200
90th percentile
$726,660
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1.5%
Slower than average
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Training Needed
Internship/residency
Pediatric Surgeons Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Limited data available — BLS only publishes salary data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
Salary Map — Click a state for details
$289K$488K■ No data
Top Paying States
Ohio
$488K
-13%
New York
$378K
-32%
New Jersey
$289K
-48%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $488,160 | -12.7% |
| New York | $378,110 | -32.4% |
| New Jersey | $288,930 | -48.3% |
Pediatric Surgeons Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $293,440 | -47.5% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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