Pediatric Surgery Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Real insights from 15 Pediatric Surgery physician reports about work-life balance, career satisfaction, and daily reality.

Physician-Reported Data
4.1/5
Avg Satisfaction
67%
Would Choose Again
15
Physician Responses
62
Avg Hours/Week

📋 Key Takeaways: Pediatric Surgery Lifestyle at a Glance

  • •Career Satisfaction: Pediatric Surgery physicians report 4.1/5 average satisfaction, with 67% saying they would choose the specialty again.
  • •Work Hours: The average Pediatric Surgery physician works 62 hours per week.
  • •Experience Level: Insights based on physicians with an average of 9 years of experience.
  • •Data Source: Based on 15 approved, anonymous physician reports on SalaryDr.

⚖️Is Pediatric Surgery a Good Work-Life Balance Specialty?

Pediatric Surgery physicians rate their career satisfaction 4.1/5 and report working 62 hours a week on average. 67% would choose the specialty again.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatric Surgery Lifestyle

Is Pediatric Surgery a good work-life balance specialty?

Based on 15 physician responses, Pediatric Surgery has a 4.1/5 average career satisfaction rating. 67% of Pediatric Surgery physicians say they would choose the specialty again. The average Pediatric Surgery physician works 62 hours per week.

How many hours do Pediatric Surgery physicians work per week?

Based on SalaryDr data, Pediatric Surgery physicians work an average of 62 hours per week. Hours vary by practice setting, location, and career stage.

Would Pediatric Surgery physicians choose their specialty again?

67% of Pediatric Surgery physicians surveyed say they would choose Pediatric Surgery again if starting their career over. This is based on 15 anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.

About This Data

This analysis is based on 15 approved, anonymous physician reports on SalaryDr. All data comes from practicing Pediatric Surgery physicians across the United States. Respondents have an average of 9 years of experience. Data is collected through our anonymous salary and lifestyle submission form, moderated before it is published, and updated continuously. Learn more about our methodology.

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