How much does a surgeon make in Detroit?
$561,100a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $269.75 an hour or $46,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $269.75
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,900Median: $561,100Highest 10%: $758,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,900 | $51.89 | |
| 25th | $561,100 | $269.75 | |
| Median | $561,100 | $269.75 | |
| 75th | $561,100 | $269.75 | |
| 90th | $758,600 | $364.72 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $80,920 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $447,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $339,300 |
| Dermatologist | $269,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Pediatrician | $218,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $209,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
| Podiatrist | $168,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $269.75 ($561,100 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $561,100 against $414,000 nationally, 36% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $412,500, so Detroit pays 36% more.
Where does Detroit rank for surgeon pay?
8 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $107,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $758,600 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.