What are the main factors that influence a Burn Surgeon's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Burn Surgeon?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Burn Surgeon roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Burn Surgeon's salary?

A Burn Surgeon's salary grows with experience: starting around $473,498 for beginners, reaching about $494,786 at mid-level, and approach $529,551 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Burn Surgeon?

Burn Surgeon salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Burn Surgeon roles are District of Columbia $538,600, California $536,600, Massachusetts $529,400. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Burn Surgeon roles make?

Salaries for Burn Surgeon level roles vary by specialization: Surgeon - Cardiothoracic: $518,699; Surgeon - Pediatric: $511,179; Surgeon - Trauma: $488,921; Surgeon Burn Unit: $486,490; Physician - Burn Surgery: $486,450.

Burn Surgeon Salary in Delaware

How much does a Burn Surgeon make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Burn Surgeon in Delaware is $492,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $237.

However, a Burn Surgeon's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $627,578
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $445,100 to $563,300
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $401,763

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Burn Surgeon Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$563,300	$46,942	$10,833	$271
Average	$492,700	$41,058	$9,475	$237
25th Percentile	$445,100	$37,092	$8,560	$214

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Key Factors That Influence Burn Surgeon Salaries

A Burn Surgeon's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Burn Surgeon Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Burn Surgeon's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $473,498
Early Career (1-2 years): $477,050
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $494,786
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $524,284
Expert (over 8 years): $529,551

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Burn Surgeon	$473,498
Intermediate Level Burn Surgeon	$477,050
Senior Level Burn Surgeon	$494,786
Specialist Level Burn Surgeon	$524,284
Expert Level Burn Surgeon	$529,551

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How Do Burn Surgeon Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Burn Surgeons. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $538,600.
California: $536,600.
Massachusetts: $529,400.

District of Columbia $538,600 California $536,600 Massachusetts $529,400 Washington $527,500 New Jersey $527,300 Alaska $526,600 Connecticut $519,900 New York $517,200

Hawaii $508,500 Rhode Island $504,400 Maryland $501,600 Minnesota $497,800 Colorado $496,400 Illinois $495,900 Oregon $494,000 Delaware $492,700

New Hampshire $491,800 Virginia $489,900 Pennsylvania $484,300 Nevada $481,500 North Dakota $480,600 Michigan $479,100 Wisconsin $478,600 Vermont $477,500

Texas $474,500 Maine $474,300 Arizona $474,000 Ohio $473,700 Georgia $469,200 Indiana $467,000 Wyoming $466,500 Utah $465,900

Iowa $465,600 Kansas $463,200 Louisiana $462,600 North Carolina $462,300 Missouri $462,200 Florida $460,300 Montana $459,300 Nebraska $458,300

Kentucky $457,800 South Carolina $455,800 Tennessee $454,600 Idaho $454,100 New Mexico $450,600 Oklahoma $449,800 Alabama $446,900 South Dakota $442,100

Arkansas $439,500 West Virginia $438,100 Mississippi $433,900

Top Paying Cities for Burn Surgeons

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $490,500
Little Creek: $494,000
Magnolia: $493,300

Lincoln, DE $490,500 Little Creek, DE $494,000 Magnolia, DE $493,300 Milford, DE $491,700 Marydel, DE $492,500 Millsboro, DE $488,400 Millville, DE $489,100 Milton, DE $490,000

Nassau, DE $490,400 Ocean View, DE $489,100 Rehoboth Beach, DE $490,000 Seaford, DE $490,300 Selbyville, DE $488,300 Smyrna, DE $494,400 Viola, DE $492,100 Woodside, DE $493,400

Bear, DE $492,300 Newark, DE $492,100 Claymont, DE $493,100 Delaware City, DE $492,600 Hockessin, DE $492,100 Kirkwood, DE $492,500 Middletown, DE $492,700 Montchanin, DE $492,200

New Castle, DE $492,200 Odessa, DE $492,900 Port Penn, DE $493,300 Rockland, DE $492,200 Saint Georges, DE $492,500 Townsend, DE $493,300 Winterthur, DE $492,300 Lewes, DE $490,200

Wilmington, DE $492,100 Dover, DE $494,000 Dover Afb, DE $491,400 Bethany Beach, DE $488,600 Bethel, DE $489,100 Bridgeville, DE $490,200 Camden Wyoming, DE $492,700 Cheswold, DE $493,900

Clayton, DE $493,900 Dagsboro, DE $488,200 Delmar, DE $487,400 Ellendale, DE $488,900 Felton, DE $491,700 Fenwick Island, DE $488,300 Frankford, DE $487,500 Frederica, DE $492,100

Georgetown, DE $488,000 Greenwood, DE $490,300 Harbeson, DE $488,500 Harrington, DE $491,000 Hartly, DE $492,600 Houston, DE $490,300 Kenton, DE $493,900 Laurel, DE $487,700

Yorklyn, DE $492,200

Burn Surgeon Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Burn Surgeon salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $522,617. While startup companies pay approximate $445,345.

Burn Surgeon Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$445,345
Growth Stage	51~500	$470,121
Established	501~5000	$505,528
Enterprise	5000+	$522,617

Burn Surgeon Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Burn Surgeon roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 30% above the average. Conversely, Burn Surgeon positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Burn Surgeon as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Burn Surgeon

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$640,510	$308.0	30%

Burn Surgeon Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Burn Surgeon's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$445,100

Average $492,700/year

$563,300

$37,092

Average $41,058/month

$46,942

$8,560

Average $9,475/week

$10,833

$214

Average $237/hour

$271

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$563,300	$46,942	$10,833	$271
Average	$492,700	$41,058	$9,475	$237
25th Percentile	$445,100	$37,092	$8,560	$214

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