ENT Surgeon Salary in the US: A Comprehensive Overview

According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the median annual salary for an otolaryngologist (also known as an ear, nose, and throat doctor or an ENT surgeon) in the United States was $241,000 in 2019. However, salaries can vary significantly depending on factors such as:

- Geographic location: Salaries for ENT surgeons tend to be higher in urban areas than in rural areas.

- Years of experience: ENT surgeons with more years of experience typically earn higher salaries.

- Specialty: ENT surgeons who specialize in a particular area of otolaryngology, such as head and neck surgery or pediatric otolaryngology, may earn higher salaries.

- Practice setting: ENT surgeons who work in private practice typically earn higher salaries than those who work in hospitals or clinics.

- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for otolaryngologists was $251,000 in May 2020. The top 10% of earners made more than $388,000, while the bottom 10% earned less than $171,000.