How much does a surgeon make in Philadelphia?
$239,200a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $115.00 an hour or $19,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.00
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $239,200Median: $239,200Highest 10%: $239,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 25th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| Median | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 75th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 90th | $239,200 | $115.00 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $452,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,800 |
| Physician | $365,800 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,000 |
| Orthodontist | $311,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $279,400 |
| Physician | $245,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $115.00 ($239,200 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $239,200 against $414,000 nationally, 42% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $239,200, so Philadelphia pays 0% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for surgeon pay?
52 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $239,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $239,200 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.