Surgeon Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 550+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$416,000
$200.00/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
+10.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $802K
550 employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,490 |
| 25th percentile | $78,660 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $416,000 |
| 75th percentile | $734,680 |
| 90th percentile | $802,110 |
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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Wisconsin) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $416,000 |
| 2026 (projected) | $428,480 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $416,000 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $428,480 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Wisconsin
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $78,660 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $416,000 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $734,680 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $802,110 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Wisconsin
How other high-demand occupations in Wisconsin compare to Surgeon ($416,000 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in WI | $636,580 | +53.0% | $306.05/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in WI | $443,990 | +6.7% | $213.46/hr |
| Radiologist in WI | $392,610 | -5.6% | $188.75/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in WI | $367,160 | -11.7% | $176.52/hr |
| Psychiatrist in WI | $331,070 | -20.4% | $159.17/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in WI | $304,990 | -26.7% | $146.63/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in WI | $290,640 | -30.1% | $139.73/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in WI | $273,170 | -34.3% | $131.33/hr |
| Pediatrician in WI | $269,790 | -35.1% | $129.71/hr |
| Dentist in WI | $193,690 | -53.4% | $93.12/hr |
| Podiatrist in WI | $185,100 | -55.5% | $88.99/hr |
| Pharmacist in WI | $148,740 | -64.2% | $71.51/hr |