How much does a surgeon make in Virginia?
$360,500a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in Virginia. That is $173.32 an hour or $30,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $173.32
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,130Median: $360,500Highest 10%: $498,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,130 | $36.12 | |
| 25th | $124,500 | $59.84 | |
| Median | $360,500 | $173.32 | |
| 75th | $461,500 | $221.85 | |
| 90th | $498,100 | $239.45 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Richmond, VA | $259,300 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $252,100 |
| Washington, DC | $224,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgeons.
| 21. Tennessee | $373,500 |
| 22. Iowa | $370,400 |
| 23. New Mexico | $363,900 |
| 24. Virginia | $360,500 |
| 25. Nebraska | $341,400 |
| 26. Maryland | $328,700 |
| 27. Nevada | $326,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $173.32 ($360,500 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $360,500 against $414,000 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Virginia rank for surgeon pay?
Virginia ranks 24 of 47 states.
Which city in Virginia pays surgeons the most?
Richmond, VA, with a median of $259,300 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.