How Much Does a Pediatric Surgeons Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$559,030
Pediatric surgeons in the U.S. earn a median of $559,030 a year, or $268.76 an hour. Half of pediatric surgeons earn more than $559,030 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $726,660.
Pay percentiles for pediatric surgeons
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103.56 | $215,410 |
| 25th | $161.72 | $336,380 |
| 50th (median) | $268.76 | $559,030 |
| 75th | $280.38 | $583,200 |
| 90th | $349.35 | $726,660 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Pediatric Surgeons (SOC 29-1243). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for pediatric surgeons
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Ohio | $488,160 | $234.69 | −13% |
| New York | $378,110 | $181.79 | −32% |
| New Jersey | $288,930 | $138.91 | −48% |
| United States | $559,030 | $268.76 | — |
Top 4 states by median annual wage, May 2025. "+" marks wages above the highest figure BLS publishes ($239,200 a year / $115.00 an hour). Those states are listed first, alphabetically. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many pediatric surgeons are there?
BLS counts about 1,190 pediatric surgeons employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in Texas (300) and New York (90).
The mean (average) annual wage is $502,050, lower than the median of $559,030.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $46,586
- Biweekly
- $21,501
- Weekly
- $10,751
- Daily (8 hours)
- $2,150
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do pediatric surgeons make an hour?
The median hourly wage for pediatric surgeons is $268.76. The middle 50% earn between $161.72 and $280.38 an hour.
Which state pays pediatric surgeons the most?
Texas reports a median wage of more than $239,200 for pediatric surgeons, the highest level BLS publishes, so an exact ranking among them is not available.
What is the starting salary for pediatric surgeons?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of pediatric surgeons earn less than $215,410 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.