Trauma General Surgeon Salary Report

As of June 15, 2025, a Trauma General Surgeon earns approximately $590,000 per year ($49,167 monthly). Based on an average 62-hour work week, this translates to about $189 per hour.

Salary Range and Market Analysis

Based on 16 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Trauma General Surgeon ranges from $505,000 to $650,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $1,025,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general General Surgeon average.

Career Growth and Subspecialty Trends

Entry-level Trauma General Surgeon positions start at $575,625, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $638,500 – a 11% increase.

Practice Settings and Employers

Base salary makes up 86% of total compensation ($519,563), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance

Trauma General Surgeon physicians report 4.0/5 career satisfaction, with 69% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.

About Trauma General Surgeon

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.