Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Neurosurgery (N=99 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 99 approved salary reports
Is Neurosurgery Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Neurosurgery Worth It?
91% of neurosurgeons would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.1/5 and median salary of $900,000, based on 99 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 4.1/5
- Would Choose Again
- 91%
- Median Salary
- $900,000
- Avg Hours
- 63/wk
The Numbers
Median
$900,000
Average
$1,099,681
25th
$850,000
75th
$1,119,471
Based on 99 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$850K$1.1M
Salary Distribution
$850K$850,000 – $1.3M$1,254,20725th
$850K$850,000
Median
$900K$900,000
75th
$1.1M$1,119,471
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$850K$850,000 – $1.1M$1,119,471
Median salary
$900K$900,000
Average salary
$1.1M$1,099,681
Percentiles
25th$850,000
75th$1,119,471
Breakdown
Monthly$75,000
Hourly$433
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction4.1 / 5
Based on 99 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again91%
88 of 97 respondents would choose neurosurgery again
Average Hours Worked63 hrs/week
Based on 99 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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