How much does a surgeon make in Tennessee?
$373,500a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in Tennessee. That is $179.57 an hour or $31,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $179.57
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,710Median: $373,500Highest 10%: $946,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,710 | $33.03 | |
| 25th | $78,300 | $37.64 | |
| Median | $373,500 | $179.57 | |
| 75th | $542,500 | $260.80 | |
| 90th | $946,600 | $455.08 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $239,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgeons.
| 18. North Carolina | $398,400 |
| 19. Wyoming | $387,900 |
| 20. Massachusetts | $387,200 |
| 21. Tennessee | $373,500 |
| 22. Iowa | $370,400 |
| 23. New Mexico | $363,900 |
| 24. Virginia | $360,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $179.57 ($373,500 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $373,500 against $414,000 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for surgeon pay?
Tennessee ranks 21 of 47 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays surgeons the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $239,200 a year.
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.