Surgeon salary in United States

The average salary for a Surgeon is $248,872 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 4.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 26, 2026.

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Surgeon salaries typically range between a low of $137,837 and a high of $449,350 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Surgeon include Eau Claire, WI at $320,301 per year, Decorah, IA at $300,000 per year, and Saint Cloud, MN at $299,680 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Surgeon include GoTu ($520,000 per year) and HRK Medical Staffing ($520,000 per year).