Research Burn Surgeon Salary Report

As of September 20, 2025, a Research Burn Surgeon earns approximately $465,000 per year ($38,750 monthly). Based on an average 62-hour work week, this translates to about $178 per hour.

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Salary Range and Market Analysis

Based on 3 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Research Burn Surgeon ranges from $450,000 to $800,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $800,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Burn Surgeon average.

Career Growth and Subspecialty Trends

Entry-level Research Burn Surgeon positions start at $450,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $632,500 – a 41% increase.

Practice Settings and Employers

Base salary makes up 85% of total compensation ($483,333), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance

Research Burn Surgeon physicians report 4.0/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.

About Research Burn Surgeon

Focuses on specialized research procedures and treatments within burn surgery, providing expert care in this specific area.