Surgeon Salary in Louisiana
Based on 140+ workers in Louisiana
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (LA)
$304,830
$146.55/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
-19.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$170K – $651K
140 employed in Louisiana
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $169,740 |
| 25th percentile | $172,840 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $304,830 |
| 75th percentile | $548,980 |
| 90th percentile | $650,510 |
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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Louisiana) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $304,830 |
| 2026 (projected) | $313,975 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Louisiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $304,830 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $313,975 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Louisiana
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $172,840 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $304,830 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $548,980 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $650,510 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Louisiana
How other high-demand occupations in Louisiana compare to Surgeon ($304,830 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician in LA | $502,720 | +64.9% | $241.69/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in LA | $410,500 | +34.7% | $197.36/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in LA | $404,550 | +32.7% | $194.50/hr |
| Psychiatrist in LA | $345,040 | +13.2% | $165.88/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in LA | $255,330 | -16.2% | $122.75/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in LA | $222,130 | -27.1% | $106.79/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in LA | $210,390 | -31.0% | $101.15/hr |
| Podiatrist in LA | $197,480 | -35.2% | $94.94/hr |
| Dentist in LA | $170,750 | -44.0% | $82.09/hr |
| Pharmacist in LA | $132,410 | -56.6% | $63.66/hr |
| Physician Assistant in LA | $128,870 | -57.7% | $61.96/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner in LA | $125,600 | -58.8% | $60.38/hr |