SOC 29-1243 · Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Pediatric Surgeons wages by metro
National median annual wage
$559,030
- 10th percentile
- $215,410
- 25th percentile
- $336,380
- Median
- $559,030
- 75th percentile
- $583,200
- 90th percentile
- $726,660
- Mean
- $502,050
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 1,190.
That median is 996.6% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.

Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 110 | $145,760 | $293,440 | $588,210 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 110 | $145,760 | $293,440 | $588,210 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | Not available | $180,170 | $488,160 | $564,270 |
| New York | 90 | $224,280 | $378,110 | $588,210 |
| New Jersey | Not available | $145,760 | $288,930 | $490,790 |
| Texas | 300 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Physicians, All Other
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Pharmacists
- Physical Therapists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Pediatric Surgeons?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Pediatric Surgeons is $559,030. Employment is 1,190.
How does Pediatric Surgeons pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Pediatric Surgeons is 996.6% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Pediatric Surgeons?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is highest on this page's list at $293,440.