Surgeon Salary in Arizona
State-level salary data from BLS OES and H-1B filings
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (AZ)
$415,980
$199.99/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
+10.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$230K – $622K
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $229,540 |
| 25th percentile | $232,880 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $415,980 |
| 75th percentile | $490,020 |
| 90th percentile | $621,650 |
Top-Paying Industries for Surgeon (U.S.)
Which industries pay Surgeons the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Surgeons in Arizona tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $414,010 | 23K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $172,830 | 40 |
| Educational Services | $102,620 | 2K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Surgeon in Arizona vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Arizona) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $415,980 |
| 2026 (projected) | $428,459 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Arizona Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $415,980 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $428,459 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Arizona
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $232,880 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $415,980 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $490,020 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $621,650 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Arizona
How other high-demand occupations in Arizona compare to Surgeon ($415,980 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologist in AZ | $470,640 | +13.1% | $226.27/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in AZ | $369,720 | -11.1% | $177.75/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in AZ | $292,760 | -29.6% | $140.75/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in AZ | $259,320 | -37.7% | $124.67/hr |
| Psychiatrist in AZ | $249,720 | -40.0% | $120.06/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in AZ | $248,660 | -40.2% | $119.55/hr |
| Pediatrician in AZ | $233,950 | -43.8% | $112.48/hr |
| Dentist in AZ | $194,180 | -53.3% | $93.36/hr |
| Veterinarian in AZ | $152,020 | -63.5% | $73.09/hr |
| Pharmacist in AZ | $146,930 | -64.7% | $70.64/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in AZ | $140,960 | -66.1% | $67.77/hr |
| Physician Assistant in AZ | $134,650 | -67.6% | $64.74/hr |