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Surgeon salary in United States

How much does a Surgeon make in the United States?

Average base salary

$249,429
Average $249,429
Low $139,067
High $447,374

The average salary for a surgeon is $249,429 per year in the United States. 4.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 13, 2026).

Surgeon job openings in United States

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Physician - Colorectal Surgeon...
Essentia Health3.3out of 5 stars.
Duluth, MN
$511,000 a year
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Surgeon in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
GoTu
 
$520,000per year
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HRK Medical Staffing
 
$520,000per year
Hero Practice Services
 
$520,000per year
Kids Dental Place
 
$520,000per year
NIVA Health
 
$520,000per year
CHINATOWN SERVICE CENTER
 
$507,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Surgeons near United States

  1. Eau Claire, WI
    $316,596 per year
  2. Decorah, IA
    $300,000 per year
  3. Saint Cloud, MN
    $299,619 per year
  4. Cherokee, IA
    $299,484 per year
  5. Dubuque, IA
    $299,484 per year

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