Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic General Surgery (N=24 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 24 approved salary reports
Academic General Surgeon Salary (2026)
At a Glance: Academic General Surgeon Salary (at an academic medical center or university)
The median academic general surgeon salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $440,000 per year as of November 2026, based on 24 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr. The average salary is $527,138.
- Median Salary
- $440,000
- Average Salary
- $527,138
- 25th Percentile
- $410,000
- 75th Percentile
- $530,000
Median
$440,000
Average
$527,138
25th
$410,000
75th
$530,000
Based on 24 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$410K$530K
Salary Distribution
$410K$410,000 – $590K$590,00025th
$410K$410,000
Median
$440K$440,000
75th
$530K$530,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$410K$410,000 – $530K$530,000
Median salary
$440K$440,000
Average salary
$527K$527,138
Percentiles
25th$410,000
75th$530,000
Breakdown
Monthly$36,667
Hourly$212
How Academic Pay Compares
This data shows compensation for general surgeons at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the General Surgery salary page.
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