How much does a surgeon make in Madison?
$78,660a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $37.82 an hour or $6,555 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.82
- Vs. national median
- -81%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,660Median: $78,660Highest 10%: $383,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,660 | $37.82 | |
| 25th | $78,660 | $37.82 | |
| Median | $78,660 | $37.82 | |
| 75th | $227,700 | $109.47 | |
| 90th | $383,100 | $184.17 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Milwaukee, WI | $762,400 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $568,200 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $37.82 ($78,660 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $78,660 against $414,000 nationally, 81% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $416,000, so Madison pays 81% less.
Where does Madison rank for surgeon pay?
71 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $383,100 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.