Surgeon Salary in Georgia
Based on 300+ workers in Georgia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (GA)
$502,070
$241.38/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
+33.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$234K – $683K
300 employed in Georgia
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $233,990 |
| 25th percentile | $368,170 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $502,070 |
| 75th percentile | $529,100 |
| 90th percentile | $683,460 |
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 Georgia 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 Georgia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Georgia) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $502,070 |
| 2026 (projected) | $517,132 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Georgia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $502,070 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $517,132 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Georgia
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $368,170 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $502,070 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $529,100 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $683,460 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Georgia
How other high-demand occupations in Georgia compare to Surgeon ($502,070 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in GA | $610,070 | +21.5% | $293.30/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in GA | $425,460 | -15.3% | $204.55/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in GA | $354,000 | -29.5% | $170.19/hr |
| Radiologist in GA | $335,190 | -33.2% | $161.15/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in GA | $259,320 | -48.3% | $124.67/hr |
| Psychiatrist in GA | $237,480 | -52.7% | $114.17/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in GA | $230,000 | -54.2% | $110.58/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in GA | $224,630 | -55.3% | $108.00/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in GA | $219,010 | -56.4% | $105.29/hr |
| Dentist in GA | $206,760 | -58.8% | $99.40/hr |
| Pediatrician in GA | $149,990 | -70.1% | $72.11/hr |
| Pharmacist in GA | $137,120 | -72.7% | $65.92/hr |