Surgeon Salary in Maryland
Based on 520+ workers in Maryland
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MD)
$328,700
$158.03/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
-12.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$86K – $593K
520 employed in Maryland
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $85,570 |
| 25th percentile | $134,850 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $328,700 |
| 75th percentile | $458,540 |
| 90th percentile | $593,000 |
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 Maryland 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 Maryland vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Maryland) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $328,700 |
| 2026 (projected) | $338,561 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Maryland Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $328,700 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $338,561 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Maryland
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $134,850 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $328,700 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $458,540 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $593,000 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Maryland
How other high-demand occupations in Maryland compare to Surgeon ($328,700 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologist in MD | $581,510 | +76.9% | $279.57/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in MD | $451,620 | +37.4% | $217.13/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in MD | $418,010 | +27.2% | $200.97/hr |
| Cardiologist in MD | $337,230 | +2.6% | $162.13/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in MD | $306,310 | -6.8% | $147.26/hr |
| Psychiatrist in MD | $305,320 | -7.1% | $146.79/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in MD | $285,730 | -13.1% | $137.37/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in MD | $260,410 | -20.8% | $125.20/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in MD | $223,140 | -32.1% | $107.28/hr |
| Podiatrist in MD | $201,940 | -38.6% | $97.09/hr |
| Pediatrician in MD | $181,640 | -44.7% | $87.33/hr |
| Dentist in MD | $168,500 | -48.7% | $81.01/hr |