Is Vascular Surgery a Good Career in 2026?
Treating diseases of arteries, veins, and lymphatic system through open and endovascular techniques.
Based on 56 approved physician salary reports + BLS employment projections
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 56 approved physician salary reports + BLS employment projections
Score Breakdown
Demand score powered by BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034): 3.9% projected growth (as fast as average)
Vascular Surgery Compensation & Earnings
Vascular Surgery Compensation
$615,000
$556,070 – $750,000(P25–P75)
Vascular Surgery Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 56 approved salary reports
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+17% salary growth from early career ($530,000) to mid-career ($620,000)
Best States for Vascular Surgery Physicians (After Tax)
| State | Median Salary | After-Tax Income | Demand Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $1,200,000(2) | $1,144,800 | Very High(24,080 jobs) |
| Arizona | $800,000(2) | $780,000 | Moderate(930 jobs) |
| New York | $800,000(3) | $740,000 | Very High(4,100 jobs) |
| Alabama | $765,000(2) | $729,045 | Low(410 jobs) |
| Washington | $650,000(2) | $650,000 | Moderate(820 jobs) |
Estimate Your Take-Home
Based on median Vascular Surgery salary of $615K/yr
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Take-Home Pay by State
How much a Vascular Surgery physician actually keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes
Highest Take-Home States
Lowest Take-Home States
Tax impact: A Vascular Surgery physician keeps $322,311 more per year in Alaska vs. Texas — a 52.4% difference on gross income of $615,000.
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 56 Vascular Surgery physician reports — not job board estimates.
What Physicians Actually Say
Themes across 5 written answers from Vascular Surgery physicians.
About the Lifestyle (5 answers)
Call Impact
60%3 answers mention this
Job Market & Future Outlook
Job Market Outlook
BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034) for Vascular Surgery
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034. Includes wage/salary and self-employed physicians.
AI & Automation Impact
Endovascular and open vascular procedures require hands-on expertise that AI cannot replicate.
How Hard Is It to Match Into Vascular Surgery?
Vascular Surgery is a competitive specialty with a 88.5% match rate for U.S. MD seniors. There were 0.87 applicants per position (87 applicants for 100 spots). Matched applicants had significantly higher Step 2 CK scores (253 vs 246).
Match Rate by Step 2 CK Score
What Differentiates Matched Applicants
| Metric | Matched | Unmatched |
|---|---|---|
| Step 2 CK | 253 | 246 |
| Research Experiences | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Publications | 13 | 8 |
| AOA Members | 14% | 17% |
| Programs Ranked | 23 | 12 |
Data from Charting Outcomes in the Match, National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), 2024. U.S. MD seniors. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Training & Getting Started
7 years of post-medical-school training, with subspecialty fellowship options
Subspecialty Fellowships
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According to SalaryDr Career Intelligence data from 56 approved reports by Vascular Surgeons (as of November 2026), the Physician Career Score for Vascular Surgery is 71/100. Median total compensation is $615,000, career satisfaction is 4.0/5, and 92% would choose the specialty again. The BLS reports 25,100 practicing Vascular Surgeons nationally with 3.9% projected growth (2024-2034).