Surgeon Salary in Michigan
Based on 440+ workers in Michigan
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MI)
$412,460
$198.30/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
+9.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$81K – $731K
440 employed in Michigan
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,920 |
| 25th percentile | $80,920 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $412,460 |
| 75th percentile | $561,070 |
| 90th percentile | $731,490 |
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 Michigan 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 Michigan vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Michigan) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $412,460 |
| 2026 (projected) | $424,834 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Michigan Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $412,460 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $424,834 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Michigan
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $80,920 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $412,460 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $561,070 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $731,490 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Michigan
How other high-demand occupations in Michigan compare to Surgeon ($412,460 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologist in MI | $485,920 | +17.8% | $233.62/hr |
| Cardiologist in MI | $419,030 | +1.6% | $201.46/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in MI | $417,760 | +1.3% | $200.85/hr |
| Psychiatrist in MI | $291,850 | -29.2% | $140.31/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in MI | $247,010 | -40.1% | $118.75/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in MI | $214,070 | -48.1% | $102.92/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in MI | $209,650 | -49.2% | $100.79/hr |
| Pediatrician in MI | $204,690 | -50.4% | $98.41/hr |
| Dentist in MI | $169,930 | -58.8% | $81.70/hr |
| Podiatrist in MI | $162,140 | -60.7% | $77.95/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in MI | $149,990 | -63.6% | $72.11/hr |
| Pharmacist in MI | $137,860 | -66.6% | $66.28/hr |