Highest‑Paid Surgical Specialties in the U.S.: 2024 Salary Rankings

Top 10 Surgical Specialties by Average Annual Compensation

1. Plastic Surgery – $539,000
2. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – $519,250
3. Neurosurgery – $514,900
4. Orthopedic Surgery – $513,600
5. Urology – $509,050
6. Colon & Rectal Surgery – $507,500
7. Otolaryngology – $505,310
8. Proctology – $499,800
9. Cardiovascular Surgery – $496,280
10. Anesthesiology – $495,000

Figures represent average annual compensation; individual earnings vary by region, experience, practice model, and volume.