How much does a surgeon make in New Jersey?
$437,900a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in New Jersey. That is $210.52 an hour or $36,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $210.52
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,230Median: $437,900Highest 10%: $239,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,230 | $39.53 | |
| 25th | $269,700 | $129.66 | |
| Median | $437,900 | $210.52 | |
| 75th | $778,500 | $374.28 | |
| 90th | $239,200 | $115.00 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $400,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $239,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgeons.
| 9. Indiana | $459,300 |
| 10. Vermont | $438,500 |
| 11. Illinois | $438,000 |
| 12. New Jersey | $437,900 |
| 13. Florida | $430,000 |
| 14. Wisconsin | $416,000 |
| 15. Arizona | $416,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $210.52 ($437,900 a year).
Do surgeons make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $437,900 against $414,000 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for surgeon pay?
New Jersey ranks 12 of 47 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays surgeons the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $400,000 a year.
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.