How much does a surgeon make in Indianapolis?
$459,300a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $220.82 an hour or $38,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $220.82
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $91,020Median: $459,300Highest 10%: $508,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,020 | $43.76 | |
| 25th | $358,600 | $172.42 | |
| Median | $459,300 | $220.82 | |
| 75th | $460,100 | $221.21 | |
| 90th | $508,300 | $244.36 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Chicago, IL | $462,600 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $437,400 |
Related jobs in Indianapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $511,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $374,700 |
| Neurologist | $365,500 |
| Physician | $364,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $346,900 |
| Physician | $342,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $289,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $284,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $282,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $220.82 ($459,300 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $459,300 against $414,000 nationally, 11% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $459,300, so Indianapolis pays 0% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for surgeon pay?
21 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $91,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $508,300 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.