Best Cities for Vascular Surgery (2026)
Salary, satisfaction, and cost-of-living comparison from 6 verified physician submissions across 3 cities.
Highest-Paying Cities
Best Value: Cost-of-Living Adjusted
Gross salary doesn't tell the full story. These cities offer the most purchasing power for vascular surgery physicians after adjusting for state cost of living.
Chicago, IL
$812,000
adjusted from $821,000 gross
COL near the national average (1.01x)
Montgomery, AL
$794,000
adjusted from $691,000 gross
COL well below the national average (0.87x)
Honolulu, HI
$194,000
adjusted from $330,000 gross
COL significantly above the national average (1.70x)
Complete City Rankings
| # | City | Avg. Salary | COL-Adj. | Satisfaction | Hrs/Wk | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇1 | Chicago, IL | $821,000 | $812,000 | — | — | 2 |
| 🥈2 | Montgomery, AL | $691,000 | $794,000 | — | — | 2 |
| 🥉3 | Honolulu, HI | $330,000 | $194,000 | — | — | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest-paying city for vascular surgery?
Chicago, IL offers the highest average vascular surgery salary at $821,000, based on 2 verified submissions.
Which city offers the best value after cost of living?
After adjusting for state cost of living, Chicago, IL offers the most purchasing power at $812,000 adjusted salary. The cost of living in Illinois is near the national average (index: 1.01).
How is this data collected?
All salary data comes from verified physicians who submit their compensation anonymously on SalaryDr. Each submission is verified via NPI lookup against the CMS NPPES registry. Cities require at least 2 verified reports to appear in rankings. Cost-of-living adjustments use state-level indices; actual COL may vary significantly within a state (e.g., San Francisco vs. rural California).