Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for General Surgery (N=140 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 140 approved salary reports
Is General Surgery Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is General Surgery Worth It?
80% of general surgeons would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.1/5 and median salary of $528,000, based on 140 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 4.1/5
- Would Choose Again
- 80%
- Median Salary
- $528,000
- Avg Hours
- 55/wk
The Numbers
Median
$528,000
Average
$561,001
25th
$455,000
75th
$620,000
Based on 140 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$455K$620K
Salary Distribution
$455K$455,000 – $703K$702,50025th
$455K$455,000
Median
$528K$528,000
75th
$620K$620,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$455K$455,000 – $620K$620,000
Median salary
$528K$528,000
Average salary
$561K$561,001
Percentiles
25th$455,000
75th$620,000
Breakdown
Monthly$44,000
Hourly$254
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction4.1 / 5
Based on 140 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again80%
105 of 131 respondents would choose general surgery again
Average Hours Worked55 hrs/week
Based on 138 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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