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

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

How does experience change A Surgeon's salary?

A Surgeon's salary grows with experience: starting around $427,445 for beginners, reaching about $433,849 at mid-level, and approach $449,496 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Surgeon?

Surgeon salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Surgeon roles are District of Columbia $486,236, California $484,391, Massachusetts $477,936. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Surgeon roles make?

Salaries for Surgeon level roles vary by specialization: Surgeon - Neurology: $723,104; Orthopedic Surgeon: $549,550; Surgeon - Orthopedic: $549,544; Cardiothoracic Surgeon: $518,200; Surgeon - Cardiothoracic: $518,124.

Surgeon Salary in Delaware

How much does a Surgeon make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Surgeon in Delaware is $444,735 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $214.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $566,616
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $401,829 to $508,532
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $362,765

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Surgeon Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$508,532	$42,378	$9,779	$244
Average	$444,735	$37,061	$8,553	$214
25th Percentile	$401,829	$33,486	$7,727	$193

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Key Factors That Influence Surgeon Salaries

A 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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Surgeon	$427,445
Intermediate Level Surgeon	$430,647
Senior Level Surgeon	$433,849
Specialist Level Surgeon	$438,331
Expert Level Surgeon	$449,496

How Do 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 Surgeons. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $486,236.
California: $484,391.
Massachusetts: $477,936.

District of Columbia $486,236 California $484,391 Massachusetts $477,936 Washington $476,179 New Jersey $476,003 Alaska $475,389 Connecticut $469,328 New York $466,869

Hawaii $459,008 Rhode Island $455,319 Maryland $452,816 Minnesota $449,390 Colorado $448,073 Illinois $447,634 Oregon $445,965 Delaware $444,735

New Hampshire $443,962 Virginia $442,232 Pennsylvania $437,182 Nevada $434,635 North Dakota $433,800 Michigan $432,483 Wisconsin $432,000 Vermont $431,034

Texas $428,355 Maine $428,179 Arizona $427,916 Ohio $427,608 Georgia $423,568 Indiana $421,548 Wyoming $421,153 Utah $420,538

Iowa $420,274 Kansas $418,166 Louisiana $417,551 North Carolina $417,332 Missouri $417,244 Florida $415,531 Montana $414,609 Nebraska $413,731

Kentucky $413,248 South Carolina $411,491 Tennessee $410,393 Idaho $409,954 New Mexico $406,748 Oklahoma $406,045 Alabama $403,454 South Dakota $399,107

Arkansas $396,735 West Virginia $395,462 Mississippi $391,641

Top Paying Cities for 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: $460,281
Little Creek: $456,022
Magnolia: $457,910

Lincoln, DE $460,281 Little Creek, DE $456,022 Magnolia, DE $457,910 Milford, DE $460,281 Marydel, DE $454,309 Millsboro, DE $460,281 Millville, DE $463,356 Milton, DE $460,281

Nassau, DE $460,281 Ocean View, DE $463,356 Rehoboth Beach, DE $463,356 Seaford, DE $455,451 Selbyville, DE $463,356 Smyrna, DE $453,782 Viola, DE $457,910 Woodside, DE $456,593

Bear, DE $450,444 Newark, DE $450,620 Claymont, DE $450,971 Delaware City, DE $450,620 Hockessin, DE $450,971 Kirkwood, DE $450,620 Middletown, DE $452,860 Montchanin, DE $450,971

New Castle, DE $450,971 Odessa, DE $453,475 Port Penn, DE $449,390 Rockland, DE $450,971 Saint Georges, DE $450,620 Townsend, DE $452,816 Winterthur, DE $450,971 Lewes, DE $460,281

Wilmington, DE $450,971 Dover, DE $455,802 Dover Afb, DE $456,856 Bethany Beach, DE $463,356 Bethel, DE $455,451 Bridgeville, DE $460,281 Camden Wyoming, DE $456,285 Cheswold, DE $454,748

Clayton, DE $453,606 Dagsboro, DE $463,356 Delmar, DE $455,451 Ellendale, DE $460,281 Felton, DE $460,281 Fenwick Island, DE $463,356 Frankford, DE $463,356 Frederica, DE $460,281

Georgetown, DE $460,281 Greenwood, DE $460,281 Harbeson, DE $460,281 Harrington, DE $460,281 Hartly, DE $453,387 Houston, DE $460,281 Kenton, DE $453,606 Laurel, DE $455,451

Yorklyn, DE $450,971

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

Understanding how a 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$401,829

Average $444,735/year

$508,532

$33,486

Average $37,061/month

$42,378

$7,727

Average $8,553/week

$9,779

$193

Average $214/hour

$244

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$508,532	$42,378	$9,779	$244
Average	$444,735	$37,061	$8,553	$214
25th Percentile	$401,829	$33,486	$7,727	$193

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Surgeon Salary in Delaware

How much does a Surgeon make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Surgeon Salaries

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How Do Surgeon Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Surgeons

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

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