As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Acute Care Surgeon in the United States is $406,120. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $286,367 to a high of $551,094, with most professionals earning between $343,436 and $482,005.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Acute Care Surgeon Salary | $286,367 | US | March 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Acute Care Surgeon Salary | $343,436 | US | March 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Acute Care Surgeon Salary | $406,120 | US | March 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Acute Care Surgeon Salary | $482,005 | US | March 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Acute Care Surgeon Salary | $551,094 | US | March 01, 2025 |
Trauma surgery is a surgical specialty that utilizes both operative and non-operative management to treat traumatic injuries, typically in an acute setting. Trauma surgeons generally complete residency training in General Surgery and often fellowship training in trauma or surgical critical care. The trauma surgeon is responsible for initially resuscitating and stabilizing and later evaluating and managing the patient. The attending trauma surgeon also leads the trauma team, which typically includes nurses and support staff as well as resident physicians in teaching hospitals.[citation needed]...
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