How much does an Acute Care Surgeon make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Acute Care Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA is $413,744. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $315,498 to a high of $500,355, with most professionals earning between $362,318 and $459,079.

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Acute Care Surgeon Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Acute Care Surgeon Salary $315,498 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Acute Care Surgeon Salary $362,318 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Acute Care Surgeon Salary $413,744 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Acute Care Surgeon Salary $459,079 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Acute Care Surgeon Salary $500,355 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25% $362,318 10% $315,498 90% $500,355 75% $459,079 $413,744 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Acute Care Surgeon ?

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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Acute Care Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Acute Care Surgeon ranges from $362,318 to $459,079 with the average base salary of $413,744. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $362,318 to $459,079 with the average total cash compensation of $413,744.

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