What are the main factors that influence a Physician - Trauma Surgery'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 Physician - Trauma Surgery?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Physician - Trauma Surgery roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Physician - Trauma Surgery's salary?

A Physician - Trauma Surgery's salary grows with experience: starting around $475,907 for beginners, reaching about $497,329 at mid-level, and approach $532,295 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Physician - Trauma Surgery?

Physician - Trauma Surgery salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Physician - Trauma Surgery roles are District of Columbia $541,400, California $539,300, Massachusetts $532,100. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Physician - Trauma Surgery roles make?

Salaries for Physician - Trauma Surgery level roles vary by specialization: Physician - Pediatric Surgery: $511,200; Surgeon - Trauma: $488,921; Physician - Burn Surgery: $486,450; Physician - Vascular Surgery: $443,000; Physician - Oral Surgery: $316,610.

Physician - Trauma Surgery Salary in Delaware

How much does a Physician - Trauma Surgery make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Physician - Trauma Surgery in Delaware is $495,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $238.

However, a Physician - Trauma Surgery's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $630,842
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $447,300 to $566,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $403,690

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Physician - Trauma Surgery Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$566,200	$47,183	$10,888	$272
Average	$495,200	$41,267	$9,523	$238
25th Percentile	$447,300	$37,275	$8,602	$215

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Key Factors That Influence Physician - Trauma Surgery Salaries

A Physician - Trauma Surgery'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 Physician - Trauma Surgery Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Physician - Trauma Surgery'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): $475,907
Early Career (1-2 years): $479,482
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $497,329
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $526,997
Expert (over 8 years): $532,295

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Physician - Trauma Surgery	$475,907
Intermediate Level Physician - Trauma Surgery	$479,482
Senior Level Physician - Trauma Surgery	$497,329
Specialist Level Physician - Trauma Surgery	$526,997
Expert Level Physician - Trauma Surgery	$532,295

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How Do Physician - Trauma Surgery 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 Physician - Trauma Surgeries. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $541,400.
California: $539,300.
Massachusetts: $532,100.

District of Columbia $541,400 California $539,300 Massachusetts $532,100 Washington $530,200 New Jersey $530,000 Alaska $529,300 Connecticut $522,600 New York $519,800

Hawaii $511,100 Rhode Island $507,000 Maryland $504,200 Minnesota $500,400 Colorado $498,900 Illinois $498,400 Oregon $496,500 Delaware $495,200

New Hampshire $494,300 Virginia $492,400 Pennsylvania $486,800 Nevada $483,900 North Dakota $483,000 Michigan $481,500 Wisconsin $481,000 Vermont $479,900

Texas $476,900 Maine $476,700 Arizona $476,500 Ohio $476,100 Georgia $471,600 Indiana $469,400 Wyoming $468,900 Utah $468,200

Iowa $467,900 Kansas $465,600 Louisiana $464,900 North Carolina $464,700 Missouri $464,600 Florida $462,700 Montana $461,600 Nebraska $460,700

Kentucky $460,100 South Carolina $458,200 Tennessee $456,900 Idaho $456,500 New Mexico $452,900 Oklahoma $452,100 Alabama $449,200 South Dakota $444,400

Arkansas $441,700 West Virginia $440,300 Mississippi $436,100

Top Paying Cities for Physician - Trauma Surgeries

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: $493,000
Little Creek: $496,600
Magnolia: $495,800

Lincoln, DE $493,000 Little Creek, DE $496,600 Magnolia, DE $495,800 Milford, DE $494,200 Marydel, DE $495,000 Millsboro, DE $490,900 Millville, DE $491,600 Milton, DE $492,500

Nassau, DE $492,800 Ocean View, DE $491,600 Rehoboth Beach, DE $492,500 Seaford, DE $492,800 Selbyville, DE $490,700 Smyrna, DE $496,900 Viola, DE $494,600 Woodside, DE $495,900

Bear, DE $494,800 Newark, DE $494,600 Claymont, DE $495,600 Delaware City, DE $495,100 Hockessin, DE $494,600 Kirkwood, DE $495,000 Middletown, DE $495,200 Montchanin, DE $494,700

New Castle, DE $494,800 Odessa, DE $495,400 Port Penn, DE $495,800 Rockland, DE $494,700 Saint Georges, DE $495,000 Townsend, DE $495,800 Winterthur, DE $494,800 Lewes, DE $492,700

Wilmington, DE $494,600 Dover, DE $496,600 Dover Afb, DE $493,900 Bethany Beach, DE $491,000 Bethel, DE $491,500 Bridgeville, DE $492,700 Camden Wyoming, DE $495,200 Cheswold, DE $496,400

Clayton, DE $496,400 Dagsboro, DE $490,700 Delmar, DE $489,900 Ellendale, DE $491,400 Felton, DE $494,200 Fenwick Island, DE $490,800 Frankford, DE $489,900 Frederica, DE $494,700

Georgetown, DE $490,500 Greenwood, DE $492,800 Harbeson, DE $491,000 Harrington, DE $493,500 Hartly, DE $495,100 Houston, DE $492,800 Kenton, DE $496,400 Laurel, DE $490,200

Yorklyn, DE $494,700

Physician - Trauma Surgery Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Physician - Trauma Surgery salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $525,269. While startup companies pay approximate $447,604.

Physician - Trauma Surgery Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$447,604
Growth Stage	51~500	$472,506
Established	501~5000	$508,093
Enterprise	5000+	$525,269

Physician - Trauma Surgery Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Physician - Trauma Surgery roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Physician - Trauma Surgery positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Physician - Trauma Surgery as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Physician - Trauma Surgery

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$594,240	$286.0	20%

Physician - Trauma Surgery Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Physician - Trauma Surgery'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$447,300

Average $495,200/year

$566,200

$37,275

Average $41,267/month

$47,183

$8,602

Average $9,523/week

$10,888

$215

Average $238/hour

$272

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$566,200	$47,183	$10,888	$272
Average	$495,200	$41,267	$9,523	$238
25th Percentile	$447,300	$37,275	$8,602	$215

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Physician - Trauma Surgery Salary in Delaware

How much does a Physician - Trauma Surgery make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Physician - Trauma Surgery Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Physician - Trauma Surgery Salaries?

How Do Physician - Trauma Surgery Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Physician - Trauma Surgeries

Physician - Trauma Surgery Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Physician - Trauma Surgery Salary by Company Size

Physician - Trauma Surgery Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for a Physician - Trauma Surgery

Physician - Trauma Surgery Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

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