Surgeon Salary in Ohio
Based on 980+ workers in Ohio
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (OH)
$554,220
$266.45/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
+46.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$77K – $728K
980 employed in Ohio
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,820 |
| 25th percentile | $407,380 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $554,220 |
| 75th percentile | $609,450 |
| 90th percentile | $727,860 |
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 Ohio 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 Ohio vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Ohio) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $554,220 |
| 2026 (projected) | $570,847 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Ohio Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $554,220 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $570,847 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Ohio
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $407,380 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $554,220 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $609,450 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $727,860 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Ohio
How other high-demand occupations in Ohio compare to Surgeon ($554,220 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in OH | $504,260 | -9.0% | $242.43/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in OH | $490,530 | -11.5% | $235.83/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in OH | $377,480 | -31.9% | $181.48/hr |
| Radiologist in OH | $260,000 | -53.1% | $125.00/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in OH | $249,990 | -54.9% | $120.19/hr |
| Psychiatrist in OH | $244,990 | -55.8% | $117.78/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in OH | $231,810 | -58.2% | $111.45/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in OH | $223,700 | -59.6% | $107.55/hr |
| Pediatrician in OH | $217,970 | -60.7% | $104.79/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in OH | $181,520 | -67.2% | $87.27/hr |
| Dentist in OH | $167,410 | -69.8% | $80.49/hr |
| Pharmacist in OH | $137,020 | -75.3% | $65.88/hr |