How much do breast general surgeons make? The median breast general surgeon salary in 2026 is $610,000, with an average of $582,031. The typical range is $600,000–$620,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 8 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 8 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Breast General Surgeon ranges from $600,000 to $620,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $650,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general General Surgeon average.
Entry-level Breast General Surgeon positions start at $515,417, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $622,000 – a 21% increase.
Most commonly, Breast General Surgeon physicians work in Private Practice settings (88% of submissions). Base salary makes up 84% of total compensation ($490,625), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Breast General Surgeon physicians report 4.6/5 career satisfaction, with 88% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Specializes in comprehensive breast care, including cancer surgery, oncoplastic techniques, and collaboration with plastic surgery for reconstruction.
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Distribution based on 8 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $610,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Breast General Surgeon physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Breast General Surgeon physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Explore breast salary data for general surgery across different states. Click on any state to view detailed compensation information for breast in that location.
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $608,036 | 7 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $400,000 | 1 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $473,125 | 2 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $620,000 | 5 submissions |
| 16+ years | $610,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.