How much does a surgeon make in Sacramento?
$239,200a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $115.00 an hour or $19,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.00
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 74
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 California
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Oxnard, CA | $535,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $80,750 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
| Nurse Midwive | $191,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $115.00 ($239,200 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Sacramento than the national average?
No: $239,200 against $414,000 nationally, 42% less.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $132,000, so Sacramento pays 81% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for surgeon pay?
56 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Sacramento?
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.