Surgeon Salary in Connecticut
Based on 440+ workers in Connecticut
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (CT)
$161,680
$77.73/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
-57.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$77K – $517K
440 employed in Connecticut
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,190 |
| 25th percentile | $86,450 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $161,680 |
| 75th percentile | $430,240 |
| 90th percentile | $516,990 |
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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Connecticut) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,680 |
| 2026 (projected) | $166,530 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Connecticut Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,680 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $166,530 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Connecticut
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $86,450 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $161,680 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $430,240 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $516,990 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Connecticut
How other high-demand occupations in Connecticut compare to Surgeon ($161,680 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in CT | $488,940 | +202.4% | $235.07/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in CT | $481,820 | +198.0% | $231.64/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in CT | $418,940 | +159.1% | $201.41/hr |
| Psychiatrist in CT | $326,670 | +102.0% | $157.05/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in CT | $236,960 | +46.6% | $113.92/hr |
| Pediatrician in CT | $216,830 | +34.1% | $104.25/hr |
| Podiatrist in CT | $212,760 | +31.6% | $102.29/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in CT | $208,000 | +28.6% | $100.00/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in CT | $200,580 | +24.1% | $96.43/hr |
| Radiologist in CT | $191,990 | +18.7% | $92.30/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in CT | $163,930 | +1.4% | $78.81/hr |
| Dentist in CT | $160,440 | -0.8% | $77.13/hr |