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The national median salary for Pediatric Surgeons is $559,021 per year ($268.76/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $336,378 and $583,190 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $726,648 per year. There are approximately 1,190 pediatric surgeons employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Includes all pediatric surgical specialties and subspecialties.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+1.5%
About as fast as average
Annual openings
0
per year, on avg
Workforce today
1K
as of 2024
Typical entry requirements
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 3 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
NAICS 622100
360
$565,720
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
NAICS 611300
100
$223,880
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
NAICS 622300
50
$583,320
Wage range across top 5 industries: $223,880 to $583,320 (161% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$103.56
$215,405
P25
$161.72
$336,378
P50MEDIAN
$268.76
$559,021
P75
$280.38
$583,190
P90
$349.35
$726,648
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · health sector
Hot
Openings Rate
5.4%
Quits Rate
1.9%
Health Care & Social Assistance openings rebounded to 1.36M (+87K) in March with rate at 5.4%. Hires rose to 700K (+75K). The sector remains structurally tight; compensation pressure persists for clinical roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average pediatric surgeons salary?
The national median salary for Pediatric Surgeons is $559,021 per year ($268.76/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $336,378 and $583,190 annually.
How much do top-earning pediatric surgeons make?
The 90th percentile salary for Pediatric Surgeons is $726,648 per year ($349.35/hr). The 75th percentile is $583,190 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for pediatric surgeons?
Entry-level Pediatric Surgeons (10th percentile) earn approximately $215,405 per year ($103.56/hr). The 25th percentile is $336,378 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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