How much do trauma general surgeons make? The median trauma general surgeon salary in 2026 is $600,000, with an average of $649,650. The typical range is $505,000–$765,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 20 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 20 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Trauma General Surgeon ranges from $505,000 to $765,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $1,200,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general General Surgeon average.
Entry-level Trauma General Surgeon positions start at $565,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $706,083 – a 25% increase.
Most commonly, Trauma General Surgeon physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (50% of submissions). Base salary makes up 83% of total compensation ($536,150), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Trauma General Surgeon physicians report 4.1/5 career satisfaction, with 75% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Provides emergency surgical care for critically injured patients, specializing in acute care surgery and critical care management. Trauma surgeons work in Level I and II trauma centers.
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Distribution based on 20 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $600,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Trauma General Surgeon physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Trauma 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 trauma salary data for general surgery across different states. Click on any state to view detailed compensation information for trauma in that location.
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $726,250 | 4 submissions |
| Private Practice | $647,500 | 6 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $620,300 | 10 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $592,500 | 2 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $657,500 | 2 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $597,857 | 7 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $660,375 | 8 submissions |
| 16+ years | $1,025,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.