Surgeon Salary in Washington
Based on 370+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$479,460
$230.51/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
+27.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$83K – $558K
370 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,240 |
| 25th percentile | $177,720 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $479,460 |
| 75th percentile | $506,150 |
| 90th percentile | $557,650 |
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 Washington 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 Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Washington) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $479,460 |
| 2026 (projected) | $493,844 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $479,460 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $493,844 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Washington
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $177,720 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $479,460 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $506,150 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $557,650 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Washington
How other high-demand occupations in Washington compare to Surgeon ($479,460 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in WA | $656,330 | +36.9% | $315.54/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in WA | $499,990 | +4.3% | $240.38/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in WA | $380,870 | -20.6% | $183.11/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in WA | $343,140 | -28.4% | $164.97/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in WA | $340,010 | -29.1% | $163.47/hr |
| Psychiatrist in WA | $304,920 | -36.4% | $146.60/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in WA | $292,900 | -38.9% | $140.82/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in WA | $274,390 | -42.8% | $131.92/hr |
| Podiatrist in WA | $232,970 | -51.4% | $112.00/hr |
| Dentist in WA | $169,730 | -64.6% | $81.60/hr |
| Pediatrician in WA | $169,540 | -64.6% | $81.51/hr |
| Physician Assistant in WA | $164,360 | -65.7% | $79.02/hr |