Surgeon Salary in Indiana
Based on 420+ workers in Indiana
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (IN)
$459,300
$220.82/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
+21.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$91K – $508K
420 employed in Indiana
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $91,010 |
| 25th percentile | $269,270 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $459,300 |
| 75th percentile | $460,120 |
| 90th percentile | $508,260 |
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 Indiana 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 Indiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Indiana) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $459,300 |
| 2026 (projected) | $473,079 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Indiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $459,300 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $473,079 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Indiana
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $269,270 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $459,300 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $460,120 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $508,260 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Indiana
How other high-demand occupations in Indiana compare to Surgeon ($459,300 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in IN | $588,890 | +28.2% | $283.12/hr |
| Radiologist in IN | $430,640 | -6.2% | $207.04/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in IN | $394,060 | -14.2% | $189.45/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in IN | $351,990 | -23.4% | $169.23/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in IN | $347,060 | -24.4% | $166.86/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in IN | $314,390 | -31.6% | $151.15/hr |
| Psychiatrist in IN | $284,110 | -38.1% | $136.59/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in IN | $261,940 | -43.0% | $125.93/hr |
| Pediatrician in IN | $177,300 | -61.4% | $85.24/hr |
| Dentist in IN | $166,650 | -63.7% | $80.12/hr |
| Pharmacist in IN | $144,290 | -68.6% | $69.37/hr |
| Optometrist in IN | $135,500 | -70.5% | $65.14/hr |