How much does a surgeon make in Washington?
$224,900a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $108.11 an hour or $18,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $108.11
- Vs. national median
- -46%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,700Median: $224,900Highest 10%: $498,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,700 | $51.79 | |
| 25th | $134,900 | $64.83 | |
| Median | $224,900 | $108.11 | |
| 75th | $328,700 | $158.03 | |
| 90th | $498,100 | $239.45 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $108.11 ($224,900 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $224,900 against $414,000 nationally, 46% less.
Where does Washington rank for surgeon pay?
60 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $107,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $498,100 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.