How much does a surgeon make in Washington?
$479,500a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in Washington. That is $230.51 an hour or $39,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $230.51
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,240Median: $479,500Highest 10%: $557,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,240 | $40.02 | |
| 25th | $177,700 | $85.44 | |
| Median | $479,500 | $230.51 | |
| 75th | $506,200 | $243.34 | |
| 90th | $557,700 | $268.10 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $504,400 |
| Portland, OR | $239,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgeons.
| 4. Oklahoma | $553,800 |
| 5. New Hampshire | $534,900 |
| 6. Georgia | $502,100 |
| 7. Washington | $479,500 |
| 8. West Virginia | $468,200 |
| 9. Indiana | $459,300 |
| 10. Vermont | $438,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $230.51 ($479,500 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $479,500 against $414,000 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Washington rank for surgeon pay?
Washington ranks 7 of 47 states.
Which city in Washington pays surgeons the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $504,400 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.