How much does a surgeon make in Dayton?
$70,500a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $33.89 an hour or $5,875 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.89
- Vs. national median
- -83%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,990Median: $70,500Highest 10%: $682,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| 25th | $65,120 | $31.31 | |
| Median | $70,500 | $33.89 | |
| 75th | $429,600 | $206.52 | |
| 90th | $682,500 | $328.13 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Toledo, OH | $618,700 |
| Columbus, OH | $609,500 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $437,400 |
Related jobs in Dayton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $455,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $454,800 |
| Physician | $315,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $242,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $222,200 |
| Dentist | $182,000 |
| Optometrist | $139,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $138,400 |
| Pharmacist | $136,100 |
| Veterinarian | $129,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $33.89 ($70,500 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $70,500 against $414,000 nationally, 83% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $554,200, so Dayton pays 87% less.
Where does Dayton rank for surgeon pay?
74 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $682,500 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.