How much does a surgeon make in Cincinnati?
$437,400a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $210.28 an hour or $36,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $210.28
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,650Median: $437,400Highest 10%: $710,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,650 | $34.93 | |
| 25th | $172,700 | $83.03 | |
| Median | $437,400 | $210.28 | |
| 75th | $658,200 | $316.44 | |
| 90th | $710,400 | $341.53 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Toledo, OH | $618,700 |
| Columbus, OH | $609,500 |
| Dayton, OH | $70,500 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $551,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $419,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $334,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $333,300 |
| Physician | $317,900 |
| Physician | $315,600 |
| Radiologist | $288,000 |
| Dermatologist | $266,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $261,700 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $236,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $210.28 ($437,400 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
Yes: $437,400 against $414,000 nationally, 6% more.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $554,200, so Cincinnati pays 21% less.
Where does Cincinnati rank for surgeon pay?
26 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $710,400 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.