Top 1 cities for pediatric surgeons by average salary
| New York, NY | $388,320 |
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Map: Pediatric Surgeons salary by metro area
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Pediatric Surgeons salary by state
New York pays pediatric surgeons the most statewide, $433,430 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $433,430 | $378,110 | 90 | 1 | $388,320 | $388,320 |
| Ohio | $395,190 | $488,160 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $280,020 | $288,930 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Pediatric Surgeons salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $388,320 | $293,440 | $186.69 | 110 |
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Pediatric Surgeons salary: questions
Where do pediatric surgeons make the most money?
In New York, NY, with an average of $388,320 a year, among the 1 metro areas we cover.
What is the average pediatric surgeons salary in the U.S.?
$502,050 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $559,030, so half of pediatric surgeons earn more than that and half less.
What salary should pediatric surgeons ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of pediatric surgeons nationwide earn between $336,380 (25th percentile) and $583,200 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays pediatric surgeons the most?
New York, with a statewide average of $433,430 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1243.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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