Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Pediatric Surgery (N=15 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: | Based on 15 approved salary reports

Is Pediatric Surgery Worth It? (2026)

At a Glance: Is Pediatric Surgery Worth It?

67% of pediatric surgery physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.1/5 and median salary of $675,000, based on 15 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.

Satisfaction
4.1/5
Would Choose Again
67%
Median Salary
$675,000
Avg Hours
62/wk
Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated

The Numbers

Median

$675,000

Average

$702,000

25th

$625,000

75th

$750,000

Based on 15 physician salaries

Breakdown

Monthly$56,250
Hourly$325

Satisfaction Breakdown

Career Satisfaction4.1 / 5

Based on 15 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)

Would Choose Again67%

10 of 15 respondents would choose pediatric surgery again

Average Hours Worked62 hrs/week

Based on 15 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)

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