Surgeon Salary in Minnesota
Based on 910+ workers in Minnesota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MN)
$568,150
$273.15/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
+50.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$80K – $736K
910 employed in Minnesota
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,180 |
| 25th percentile | $93,830 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $568,150 |
| 75th percentile | $729,200 |
| 90th percentile | $735,960 |
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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Minnesota) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $568,150 |
| 2026 (projected) | $585,195 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Minnesota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $568,150 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $585,195 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Minnesota
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $93,830 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $568,150 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $729,200 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $735,960 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Minnesota
How other high-demand occupations in Minnesota compare to Surgeon ($568,150 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologist in MN | $708,340 | +24.7% | $340.55/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in MN | $496,510 | -12.6% | $238.71/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in MN | $390,940 | -31.2% | $187.95/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in MN | $373,700 | -34.2% | $179.66/hr |
| Psychiatrist in MN | $336,410 | -40.8% | $161.74/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in MN | $321,910 | -43.3% | $154.76/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in MN | $280,030 | -50.7% | $134.63/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in MN | $266,190 | -53.1% | $127.98/hr |
| Podiatrist in MN | $261,180 | -54.0% | $125.57/hr |
| Pediatrician in MN | $226,660 | -60.1% | $108.97/hr |
| Dentist in MN | $219,200 | -61.4% | $105.38/hr |
| Pharmacist in MN | $159,740 | -71.9% | $76.80/hr |