Transplant Surgeon Salary in the United States

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Transplant Surgeon Salary in the United States

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How much does a Transplant Surgeon make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Transplant Surgeon in the United States is around $674,082, with an hourly rate of $324. The average salary ranges from $547,616 (10th percentile) to $854,451 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $607,885 (25th percentile) and $768,494 (75th percentile). A Transplant Surgeon's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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Transplant Surgeon Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $768,494 $64,041 $14,779 $369
Average $674,082 $56,174 $12,963 $324
25th Percentile $607,885 $50,657 $11,690 $292
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How much does a Transplant Surgeon make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on August 01, 2025
$607,885
Average $674,082/year
$768,494
$50,657
Average $56,174/month
$64,041
$11,690
Average $12,963/week
$14,779
$292
Average $324/hour
$369
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $768,494 $64,041 $14,779 $369
Average $674,082 $56,174 $12,963 $324
25th Percentile $607,885 $50,657 $11,690 $292

How does experience level affect a Transplant Surgeon's Salary?

An entry-level Transplant Surgeon with less than 1 year of experience earns about $640,912. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $645,769. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $652,569. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $694,908, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $715,734.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Transplant Surgeon $640,912
Intermediate Level Transplant Surgeon $645,769
Senior Level Transplant Surgeon $652,569
Specialist Level Transplant Surgeon $694,908
Expert Level Transplant Surgeon $715,734
$640,912 0 yr
$645,769 < 2 yrs
$652,569 2-4 yrs
$694,908 5-8 yrs
$715,734 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Transplant Surgeon vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for a Transplant Surgeon is $743,512.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $733,603.
  • In New Jersey, a Transplant Surgeon earns $730,637 per year.
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How much does salary of Transplant Surgeon vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Transplant Surgeon is $841,861.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $781,194.
  • In Boston, MA, a Transplant Surgeon earns $751,804 per year.
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What are the salaries of a Transplant Surgeon with different levels of education?

Salaries for Transplant Surgeon with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Transplant Surgeon with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is $635,924 - $738,300. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Transplant Surgeon Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on August 01, 2025
Typical Education for Transplant Surgeon
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
High School 3.0%
Masters 6.1%
Doctorate 90.9%
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What is the salary trend of Transplant Surgeon?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Transplant Surgeon compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $226,402 in 2023 to approximately $221,323 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Transplant Surgeon salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Transplant Surgeon Over Time

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2023
$226,402
2024
$231,780
2025
$221,323
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2023 $226,402
2024 $231,780
2025 $221,323
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Transplant Surgeon bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 69.8%
Bonuses 13.1%
Social Security 2.3%
401k/403b 1.2%
Disability 1.3%
Healthcare 0.6%
Pension 1.1%
Time Off 10.6%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $674,082 69.8%
Bonus $126,806 13.1%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $21,872 2.3%
401K/403B $11,955 1.2%
Disability $12,878 1.3%
Healthcare $6,217 0.6%
Pension $10,247 1.1%
Time Off $102,157 10.6%
Total Compensation $966,214 100%
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