Surgeon Salary in Virginia
Based on 260+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$360,510
$173.32/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
-4.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$75K – $498K
260 employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,130 |
| 25th percentile | $124,470 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $360,510 |
| 75th percentile | $461,450 |
| 90th percentile | $498,050 |
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 Virginia 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 Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Virginia) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $360,510 |
| 2026 (projected) | $371,325 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $360,510 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $371,325 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Virginia
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $124,470 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $360,510 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $461,450 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $498,050 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Virginia
How other high-demand occupations in Virginia compare to Surgeon ($360,510 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist in VA | $488,310 | +35.4% | $234.76/hr |
| Cardiologist in VA | $461,450 | +28.0% | $221.85/hr |
| Radiologist in VA | $376,270 | +4.4% | $180.90/hr |
| Psychiatrist in VA | $295,010 | -18.2% | $141.83/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in VA | $282,410 | -21.7% | $135.77/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in VA | $252,110 | -30.1% | $121.21/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in VA | $222,630 | -38.2% | $107.03/hr |
| Dentist in VA | $197,110 | -45.3% | $94.76/hr |
| Pediatrician in VA | $195,940 | -45.6% | $94.20/hr |
| Pharmacist in VA | $144,060 | -60.0% | $69.26/hr |
| Physician Assistant in VA | $135,940 | -62.3% | $65.36/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in VA | $135,710 | -62.4% | $65.25/hr |