How much does a surgeon make in Seattle?
$504,400a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $242.48 an hour or $42,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $242.48
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,240Median: $504,400Highest 10%: $584,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,240 | $40.02 | |
| 25th | $96,090 | $46.20 | |
| Median | $504,400 | $242.48 | |
| 75th | $506,200 | $243.34 | |
| 90th | $584,300 | $280.90 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Portland, OR | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $307,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $242.48 ($504,400 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $504,400 against $414,000 nationally, 22% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $479,500, so Seattle pays 5% more.
Where does Seattle rank for surgeon pay?
13 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $584,300 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.