Is Pediatric Surgery a Good Career in 2026?
Based on 15 approved physician salary reports
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 15 approved physician salary reports
* Limited data — score may shift as more physicians contribute
Score Breakdown
Pediatric Surgery Compensation & Earnings
Pediatric Surgery Compensation
$675,000
$625,000 – $750,000(P25–P75)
Pediatric Surgery Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 15 approved salary reports
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Estimate Your Take-Home
Based on median Pediatric Surgery salary of $675K/yr
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Take-Home Pay by State
How much a Pediatric Surgery physician actually keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes
Highest Take-Home States
Lowest Take-Home States
Tax impact: A Pediatric Surgery physician keeps $62,100 more per year in Alaska vs. California — a 9.2% difference on gross income of $675,000.
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 15 Pediatric 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 15 approved reports by Pediatric Surgery Physicians (as of September 2026), the Physician Career Score for Pediatric Surgery is 69/100. Median total compensation is $675,000, career satisfaction is 4.1/5, and 67% would choose the specialty again.