How much does a surgeon make in Richmond?
$259,300a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $124.67 an hour or $21,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $124.67
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 74
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,230Median: $259,300Highest 10%: $466,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,230 | $46.75 | |
| 25th | $124,500 | $59.84 | |
| Median | $259,300 | $124.67 | |
| 75th | $415,000 | $199.54 | |
| 90th | $466,400 | $224.25 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Washington, DC | $224,900 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $450,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 |
| Physician | $284,100 |
| Physician | $240,200 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $235,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $224,200 |
| Dentist | $218,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,800 |
| Pediatrician | $165,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $124.67 ($259,300 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $259,300 against $414,000 nationally, 37% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $360,500, so Richmond pays 28% less.
Where does Richmond rank for surgeon pay?
40 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $97,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $466,400 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.