How much does a surgeon make in Atlanta?
$529,100a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $254.38 an hour or $44,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $254.38
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $197,600Median: $529,100Highest 10%: $700,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $197,600 | $95.02 | |
| 25th | $431,600 | $207.50 | |
| Median | $529,100 | $254.38 | |
| 75th | $561,100 | $269.76 | |
| 90th | $700,800 | $336.92 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Chattanooga, TN | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $254.38 ($529,100 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $529,100 against $414,000 nationally, 28% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $502,100, so Atlanta pays 5% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for surgeon pay?
10 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $197,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $700,800 or more.
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.