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
The Numbers
Median
$675,000
Average
$702,000
25th
$625,000
75th
$750,000
Based on 15 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$625K$750K
Salary Distribution
$625K$625,000 – $813K$812,50025th
$625K$625,000
Median
$675K$675,000
75th
$750K$750,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$625K$625,000 – $750K$750,000
Median salary
$675K$675,000
Average salary
$702K$702,000
Percentiles
25th$625,000
75th$750,000
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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