Hand Surgeon Consultant Salary in the United States

How much does a Hand Surgeon Consultant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hand Surgeon Consultant in the United States is $437,306 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $210.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $557,204
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $395,032 to $500,065
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $356,544
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Hand Surgeon Consultant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $500,065 $41,672 $9,617 $240
Average $437,306 $36,442 $8,410 $210
25th Percentile $395,032 $32,919 $7,597 $190
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Key Factors That Influence Hand Surgeon Consultant Salaries

A Hand Surgeon Consultant'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Hand Surgeon Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hand Surgeon Consultant'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): $416,023
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $419,110
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $422,196
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $426,518
  • Expert (over 8 years): $437,306
Levels Salary
Entry Level Hand Surgeon Consultant$416,023
Intermediate Level Hand Surgeon Consultant$419,110
Senior Level Hand Surgeon Consultant$422,196
Specialist Level Hand Surgeon Consultant$426,518
Expert Level Hand Surgeon Consultant$437,306
$416,023 0 yr
$419,110 < 2 yrs
$422,196 2-4 yrs
$426,518 5-8 yrs
$437,306 > 8 yrs
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How Do Hand Surgeon Consultant 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 Hand Surgeon Consultants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $484,185.
  • California: $482,349.
  • Massachusetts: $475,920.

Top Paying Cities for Hand Surgeon Consultants

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:

  • San Jose: $551,574
  • San Francisco: $546,151
  • Oakland: $534,038

What Skills Can Increase a Hand Surgeon Consultant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Critical Thinking (Mentioned in 7.63% Job Postings): Questioning, analyzing and evaluating various alternatives and situations to draw a rational conclusion independently.
  • HIPAA (Mentioned in 3.58% Job Postings): The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.
  • Clinical Practice (Mentioned in 2.12% Job Postings): Clinical practice is defined as a model of practice that involves those activities with and on behalf of clients, especially those activities completed in the client's presence and with the client's collaboration.
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Critical Thinking 7.63%
HIPAA 3.58%
Clinical Practice 2.12%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Hand Surgeon Consultant's salary.
  • Cardiac: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Acute Care: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cardiac
 $446,052
2%
Acute Care
 $441,679
1%
Leadership
 $441,679
1%
Clinical Care
 $441,679
1%
Collaboration
 $441,679
1%
Pediatric
 $441,679
1%
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How Education impacts a Hand Surgeon Consultant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Hand Surgeon Consultants enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Hand Surgeon Consultant with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $426,717 and $469,108).

Hand Surgeon Consultant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Hand Surgeon Consultant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 4.3%
Associates 2.1%
Bachelors 2.1%
Masters 5.0%
Doctorate 87.1%
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Hand Surgeon Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hand Surgeon Consultant'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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$395,032
Average $437,306/year
$500,065
$32,919
Average $36,442/month
$41,672
$7,597
Average $8,410/week
$9,617
$190
Average $210/hour
$240
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $500,065 $41,672 $9,617 $240
Average $437,306 $36,442 $8,410 $210
25th Percentile $395,032 $32,919 $7,597 $190

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Salary Trends for Hand Surgeon Consultant

Salaries for a Hand Surgeon Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $228,675 in 2023 to around $223,546 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Hand Surgeon Consultant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Hand Surgeon Consultant Over Time

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2023
$228,675
2024
$234,107
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2024 $234,107
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