Surgeon Salary in Mississippi
Based on 120+ workers in Mississippi
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MS)
$180,420
$86.74/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
-52.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$95K – $679K
120 employed in Mississippi
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $94,580 |
| 25th percentile | $107,750 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $180,420 |
| 75th percentile | $590,310 |
| 90th percentile | $679,370 |
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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Mississippi) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $180,420 |
| 2026 (projected) | $185,833 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Mississippi Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180,420 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $185,833 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Mississippi
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $107,750 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $180,420 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $590,310 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $679,370 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Mississippi
How other high-demand occupations in Mississippi compare to Surgeon ($180,420 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine Physician in MS | $325,610 | +80.5% | $156.54/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in MS | $252,960 | +40.2% | $121.62/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in MS | $235,630 | +30.6% | $113.28/hr |
| Psychiatrist in MS | $213,680 | +18.4% | $102.73/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in MS | $198,410 | +10.0% | $95.39/hr |
| Pediatrician in MS | $183,650 | +1.8% | $88.29/hr |
| Podiatrist in MS | $164,410 | -8.9% | $79.04/hr |
| Dentist in MS | $143,660 | -20.4% | $69.07/hr |
| Pharmacist in MS | $133,230 | -26.2% | $64.05/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner in MS | $124,730 | -30.9% | $59.97/hr |
| Optometrist in MS | $108,070 | -40.1% | $51.96/hr |
| Physician Assistant in MS | $105,920 | -41.3% | $50.92/hr |