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

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

How does experience change A Surgeon - Trauma's salary?

A Surgeon - Trauma's salary grows with experience: starting around $475,755 for beginners, reaching about $497,135 at mid-level, and approach $532,123 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Surgeon - Trauma?

Surgeon - Trauma salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Surgeon - Trauma roles are District of Columbia $541,207, California $539,154, Massachusetts $531,969. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Surgeon - Trauma roles make?

Salaries for Surgeon - Trauma level roles vary by specialization: Surgeon - Cardiothoracic: $518,555; Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon: $473,876; Surgeon Cosmetic and Reconstructive: $465,180; Surgeon - Plastic Reconstructive: $465,179; Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon: $442,947.

Surgeon - Trauma Salary in Delaware

How much does a Surgeon - Trauma make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Surgeon - Trauma in Delaware is $495,015 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $238.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $630,725
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $447,221 to $566,051
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $403,708

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Surgeon - Trauma Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$566,051	$47,171	$10,886	$272
Average	$495,015	$41,251	$9,520	$238
25th Percentile	$447,221	$37,268	$8,600	$215

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Key Factors That Influence Surgeon - Trauma Salaries

A Surgeon - Trauma'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 Surgeon - Trauma Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Surgeon - Trauma'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): $475,755
Early Career (1-2 years): $479,322
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $497,135
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $526,822
Expert (over 8 years): $532,123

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Surgeon - Trauma	$475,755
Intermediate Level Surgeon - Trauma	$479,322
Senior Level Surgeon - Trauma	$497,135
Specialist Level Surgeon - Trauma	$526,822
Expert Level Surgeon - Trauma	$532,123

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How Do Surgeon - Trauma 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 Surgeon - Traumas. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $541,207.
California: $539,154.
Massachusetts: $531,969.

District of Columbia $541,207 California $539,154 Massachusetts $531,969 Washington $530,013 New Jersey $529,818 Alaska $529,134 Connecticut $522,388 New York $519,651

Hawaii $510,901 Rhode Island $506,795 Maryland $504,009 Minnesota $500,196 Colorado $498,730 Illinois $498,241 Oregon $496,384 Delaware $495,015

New Hampshire $494,155 Virginia $492,229 Pennsylvania $486,607 Nevada $483,772 North Dakota $482,844 Michigan $481,377 Wisconsin $480,839 Vermont $479,764

Texas $476,782 Maine $476,587 Arizona $476,294 Ohio $475,951 Georgia $471,454 Indiana $469,206 Wyoming $468,766 Utah $468,082

Iowa $467,788 Kansas $465,442 Louisiana $464,758 North Carolina $464,513 Missouri $464,416 Florida $462,509 Montana $461,483 Nebraska $460,505

Kentucky $459,967 South Carolina $458,012 Tennessee $456,790 Idaho $456,301 New Mexico $452,733 Oklahoma $451,951 Alabama $449,067 South Dakota $444,228

Arkansas $441,588 West Virginia $440,171 Mississippi $435,918

Top Paying Cities for Surgeon - Traumas

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: $492,786
Little Creek: $496,393
Magnolia: $495,680

Lincoln, DE $492,786 Little Creek, DE $496,393 Magnolia, DE $495,680 Milford, DE $494,037 Marydel, DE $494,849 Millsboro, DE $490,718 Millville, DE $491,476 Milton, DE $492,326

Nassau, DE $492,683 Ocean View, DE $491,393 Rehoboth Beach, DE $492,336 Seaford, DE $492,615 Selbyville, DE $490,576 Smyrna, DE $496,735 Viola, DE $494,448 Woodside, DE $495,777

Bear, DE $494,634 Newark, DE $494,448 Claymont, DE $495,460 Delaware City, DE $494,942 Hockessin, DE $494,404 Kirkwood, DE $494,849 Middletown, DE $495,039 Montchanin, DE $494,516

New Castle, DE $494,590 Odessa, DE $495,284 Port Penn, DE $495,616 Rockland, DE $494,565 Saint Georges, DE $494,883 Townsend, DE $495,645 Winterthur, DE $494,624 Lewes, DE $492,517

Wilmington, DE $494,428 Dover, DE $496,393 Dover Afb, DE $493,778 Bethany Beach, DE $490,875 Bethel, DE $491,383 Bridgeville, DE $492,541 Camden Wyoming, DE $494,995 Cheswold, DE $496,232

Clayton, DE $496,247 Dagsboro, DE $490,532 Delmar, DE $489,746 Ellendale, DE $491,231 Felton, DE $493,998 Fenwick Island, DE $490,640 Frankford, DE $489,785 Frederica, DE $494,487

Georgetown, DE $490,347 Greenwood, DE $492,620 Harbeson, DE $490,870 Harrington, DE $493,372 Hartly, DE $494,907 Houston, DE $492,669 Kenton, DE $496,271 Laurel, DE $490,053

Yorklyn, DE $494,550

Surgeon - Trauma Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Surgeon - Trauma salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $525,745. While startup companies pay approximate $447,788.

Surgeon - Trauma Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$447,788
Growth Stage	51~500	$472,748
Established	501~5000	$508,579
Enterprise	5000+	$525,745

Surgeon - Trauma Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Surgeon - Trauma 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, Surgeon - Trauma positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Surgeon - Trauma as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Surgeon - Trauma

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$594,018	$286.0	20%

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

Understanding how a Surgeon - Trauma'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 July 01, 2026

$447,221

Average $495,015/year

$566,051

$37,268

Average $41,251/month

$47,171

$8,600

Average $9,520/week

$10,886

$215

Average $238/hour

$272

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$566,051	$47,171	$10,886	$272
Average	$495,015	$41,251	$9,520	$238
25th Percentile	$447,221	$37,268	$8,600	$215

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