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Pediatric Surgeons Salary (2025)

Based on 1,190 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$502,050
$241.37/hr
Annual Median
$559,030
$268.76/hr
Bottom 10%
$215,410
$103.56/hr
Top 10%
$726,660
$349.35/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$215,410
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$336,380
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$559,030
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$583,200
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$726,660

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$215K

25th

$336K

Median

$559K

75th

$583K

90th

$727K

Highest Paying States for Pediatric Surgeons

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
New York$433,430
Ohio$395,190
New Jersey$280,020

Geographic Salary Variation

Pediatric Surgeons salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $433,430 per year, while New Jersey has an average of $280,020 — a difference of $153,410. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

Highest Paying Metro Areas

Top cities by average annual wage

About Pediatric Surgeons

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1,190 workers were employed as Pediatric Surgeonss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations. The annual mean wage of $502,050 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 29-1243

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($215,410) represents entry-level or part-time Pediatric Surgeonss, while the 90th percentile ($726,660) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($559,030) is the midpoint — half of all Pediatric Surgeonss earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.