How much does a surgeon make in California?
$132,000a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in California. That is $63.46 an hour or $11,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.46
- Vs. national median
- -68%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 47
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,730Median: $132,000Highest 10%: $475,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,730 | $42.66 | |
| 25th | $128,700 | $61.86 | |
| Median | $132,000 | $63.46 | |
| 75th | $392,300 | $188.62 | |
| 90th | $475,300 | $228.51 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oxnard, CA | $535,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $239,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $80,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgeons.
| 44. Mississippi | $180,400 |
| 45. Kentucky | $162,200 |
| 46. Connecticut | $161,700 |
| 47. California | $132,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $63.46 ($132,000 a year).
Do surgeons make more in California than the national average?
No: $132,000 against $414,000 nationally, 68% less.
Where does California rank for surgeon pay?
California ranks 47 of 47 states.
Which city in California pays surgeons the most?
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, with a median of $535,800 a year.
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.