Is Vascular Surgery a Good Career in 2026?
Treating diseases of arteries, veins, and lymphatic system through open and endovascular techniques.
Based on 51 verified physician submissions + BLS employment projections
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 51 verified physician submissions + 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
$560,600 – $750,000(P25–P75)
Vascular Surgery Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 51 verified submissions
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1 submissions
12 submissions
33 submissions
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+18% salary growth from early career ($525,000) 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) |
| Pennsylvania | $620,000(5) | $600,966 | Limited |
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 51 verified Vascular Surgery physicians — not job board estimates.
What Physicians Actually Say
Thematic analysis of career insights from Vascular Surgery physicians. Based on 6 anonymized responses.
About the Career (3 responses)
Administrative Burden
33%1 physician mentioned this
“Less administrative burden, micromanagement by leadership”— Hospital Employed, 13 yrs
About the Lifestyle (3 responses)
Call Impact
67%2 physicians mentioned this
“4 and a half weekdays. Too much call, but they don’t call at night about Tylenol. Great Hospitalist support.”— Hospital Employed, 16 yrs
“5 day workweek, one week call per month.”— Hospital Employed, 13 yrs
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 51 verified Vascular Surgeons (as of August 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).