Pediatric Surgeons Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for pediatric surgeonss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$433,430
- Ohio$395,190
- New Jersey$280,020
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- New Jersey$280,020
- Ohio$395,190
- New York$433,430
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $433,430 | $378,110 | $208 | -13.7% | 90 |
| 2 | Ohio | $395,190 | $488,160 | $190 | -21.3% | — |
| 3 | New Jersey | $280,020 | $288,930 | $135 | -44.2% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 2 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $293,440 | $388,320 | 110 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing pediatric surgeonss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $583,320 | $549,580 | 50 |
| 2 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $583,320 | $590,770 | — |
| 3 | Hospitals, Privately Owned | $583,200 | $533,780 | 390 |
| 4 | Hospitals | $577,750 | $517,880 | 420 |
| 5 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Privately Owned | $574,660 | $525,870 | — |
| 6 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $565,720 | $513,240 | 360 |
| 7 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $564,270 | $524,750 | — |
| 8 | Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance | $564,270 | $520,530 | 1,090 |
| 9 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $559,030 | $502,050 | 1,190 |
| 10 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $538,510 | $310,420 | 100 |
| 11 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $538,510 | $310,420 | 100 |
| 12 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $273,180 | $308,220 | 120 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do pediatric surgeons make in the U.S.?
The median pediatric surgeons salary in the United States is $559,030 per year (mean $502,050), and about 80% earn between $215,410 and $726,660.
How much do pediatric surgeons make per hour?
Roughly $241 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $502,050 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays pediatric surgeons the most?
New York has the highest average pay for pediatric surgeons at $433,430 per year (median $378,110).
What is the job outlook for pediatric surgeons?
Employment is projected to change +1.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 0 openings per year.
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