How much does a pediatric surgeon make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $268.76 an hour or $46,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $268.76
- Average (mean)
- $502,100
- Jobs
- 1,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $215,400 | $103.56 | |
| 25th | $336,400 | $161.72 | |
| Median | $559,000 | $268.76 | |
| 75th | $583,200 | $280.38 | |
| 90th | $726,700 | $349.36 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Ohio | $488,200 |
| New York | $378,100 |
| New Jersey | $288,900 |
| Texas | $239,200 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $293,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $239,200 |
In other countries
Pediatric Surgeon belongs to the international group "Specialist medical practitioners".
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- Anesthesiologist$391,500
- Cardiologist$496,000
- Dermatologist$328,700
- Emergency Medicine Physician$335,600
- Family Medicine Physician$244,200
- General Internal Medicine Physician$256,600
- Neurologist$248,600
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$292,900
- Pediatrician$210,000
- Physician$312,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatric surgeon make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $268.76 ($559,000 a year).
How much does a pediatric surgeon make a month?
About $46,590 a month before tax, based on a median of $559,000 a year.
How much does a pediatric surgeon make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $215,400 or less a year ($103.56 an hour); the top 10% make $726,700 or more.
Which state pays pediatric surgeons the most?
Ohio, with a median of $488,200 a year, followed by New York ($378,100) and New Jersey ($288,900).
Which city pays pediatric surgeons the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $293,400 a year.
How many pediatric surgeons are there in the United States?
About 1,190 people work as pediatric surgeons.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.