How to become surgeons, all othereducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$414,010
25th–75th pct. $134,850–$511,420
Top pay (est.)
$851,900
Top 10% $655,320
Pay in 5 years
$486,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$570,700est.
$490,800–$662,600
Outlook score
65/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
15%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.0%
700 openings / yr
How to become surgeons, all other
Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Surgeons, All Other
Career path and how to earn more as surgeons, all other
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.