Is Burn Surgery a Good Career in 2026?
Based on 13 approved physician salary reports
Burn Surgery Compensation & Earnings
Burn Surgery Compensation
$540,000
$505,000 – $675,000(P25–P75)
Burn Surgery Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 13 approved salary reports
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Estimate Your Take-Home
Based on median Burn Surgery salary of $540K/yr
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Take-Home Pay by State
How much a Burn Surgery physician actually keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes
Highest Take-Home States
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Tax impact: A Burn Surgery physician keeps $49,680 more per year in Alaska vs. California — a 9.2% difference on gross income of $540,000.
Assumes single filer, standard deduction, W-2 employment. State rates from Tax Foundation 2025. Gross salaries from BLS OEWS May 2024. FICA includes Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600) and Medicare (1.45% + 0.9% above $200K). Actual take-home varies with deductions, filing status, and local taxes.
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Career Lifestyle
Career Reality: By the Numbers
Real data from 13 Burn Surgery physician reports — not job board estimates.
Job Market & Future Outlook
Training & Getting Started
4 years of post-medical-school training
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According to SalaryDr Career Intelligence data from 13 approved reports by Burn Surgery Physicians (as of September 2026), Burn Surgery is a medical specialty. Median total compensation is $540,000, career satisfaction is 3.9/5, and 77% would choose the specialty again.