Source: SalaryDr Plastic Surgery Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $75,500/year. Sample: 10 approved salary reports. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/plastic-surgery
Plastic Surgery Residency Salary (2026)
The median plastic surgery resident salary is $75,500 per year, based on 10 approved salary reports on SalaryDr. After training, plastic surgery attendings earn a median of $975,000 — a 12.9x increase.
Source: SalaryDr self-reported data • Updated Nov 2026
Plastic Surgery Resident Salary by PGY Year
How plastic surgery resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-2 | $73,000 | 5 |
Plastic Surgery: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
Plastic Surgery Residency Training
Training Length
3–5 years
Salary Progression
Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending plastic surgery physicians earn a median of $975,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Plastic Surgery Residency Salary
How much do plastic surgery residents make in 2026?
Plastic Surgery residents earn a median salary of $75,500 per year based on 10 approved salary reports on SalaryDr.
How long is plastic surgery residency?
Plastic Surgery residency training is 3–5 years. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.
How much more do plastic surgery attendings make compared to residents?
Plastic Surgery attending physicians earn a median of $975,000, which is 12.9x more than the median resident salary of $75,500. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are plastic surgery residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Plastic Surgery residents rate their career satisfaction at 3.7/5.0 on average. 71% say they would choose plastic surgery again if given the choice. They work an average of 74 hours per week.
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