How much does a surgeon make in Phoenix?
$410,100a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $197.16 an hour or $34,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $197.16
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 74
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $232,900Median: $410,100Highest 10%: $621,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $232,900 | $111.96 | |
| 25th | $232,900 | $111.96 | |
| Median | $410,100 | $197.16 | |
| 75th | $490,000 | $235.59 | |
| 90th | $621,700 | $298.87 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $520,400 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $197.16 ($410,100 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $410,100 against $414,000 nationally, 1% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $416,000, so Phoenix pays 1% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for surgeon pay?
30 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $232,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $621,700 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.