Bariatric Surgeon Salary: Average, Range & Factors - 2024

U.S. bariatric surgeon compensation (2024 surveys):

• Average base salary: $303,000
• Typical range: $170,000 – $450,000
• Total compensation (with bonuses, RVUs, call pay): Often $350K–$550K+

Key Determinants

• Fellowship training: ASMBS‑accredited fellowship adds marketability.
• Volume/center designation: MBSAQIP‑accredited centers command higher pay.
• Practice model: Private practice > academic > employed hospitalist.
• Geography: High‑cost metros (NYC, SF, LA) pay 20–30% more.
• Case complexity: Revisional, robotic, single‑anastomosis duodeno‑ileal bypass expertise.

Demand growing with obesity prevalence; ~250,000 bariatric procedures annually in U.S.