How much does a surgeon make in Columbus?
$609,500a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $293.00 an hour or $50,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $293.00
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $233,000Median: $609,500Highest 10%: $821,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $233,000 | $112.00 | |
| 25th | $609,400 | $293.00 | |
| Median | $609,500 | $293.00 | |
| 75th | $774,500 | $372.35 | |
| 90th | $821,100 | $394.78 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Toledo, OH | $618,700 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $437,400 |
| Dayton, OH | $70,500 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $220,900 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $179,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $293.00 ($609,500 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $609,500 against $414,000 nationally, 47% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $554,200, so Columbus pays 10% more.
Where does Columbus rank for surgeon pay?
5 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $233,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $821,100 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.