As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Colorectal Surgeon in San Jose, CA is $518,676, equivalent to $249 per hour, $9,975 weekly, or $43,223 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Colorectal Surgeon in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Colorectal Surgeon in San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $422,942 to $660,723. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($468,565) and 75th percentile ($593,029), while top earners (90th percentile) make $660,723 per year. This $124,464 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Critical Thinking or HIPAA, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Jose Colorectal Surgeon often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 1 statewide for Colorectal Surgeon job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Colorectal Surgeon Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Colorectal Surgeon Salary $422,942 San Jose, CA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Colorectal Surgeon Salary $468,565 San Jose, CA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Colorectal Surgeon Salary $518,676 San Jose, CA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Colorectal Surgeon Salary $593,029 San Jose, CA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Colorectal Surgeon Salary $660,723 San Jose, CA August 01, 2026
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What is a Colorectal Surgeon ?

Colorectal surgery is a field in medicine dealing with disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon. The field is also known as proctology, but this term is now used infrequently within medicine and is most often employed to identify practices relating to the anus and rectum in particular.[clarification needed] The word proctology is derived from the Greek words πρωκτός proktos, meaning "anus" or "hindparts", and -λογία -logia, meaning "science" or "study". Physicians specializing in this field of medicine are called colorectal surgeons or proctologists. In the United States, to become colorectal...

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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 Colorectal Surgeon in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Colorectal Surgeon ranges from $468,565 to $593,029 with the average base salary of $518,676. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $475,671 to $677,489 with the average total cash compensation of $566,125.

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