How much do craniofacial plastic surgeons make? The median craniofacial plastic surgeon salary in 2026 is $800,000, with an average of $790,200. The typical range is $751,000–$900,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 5 submissions • Updated Jan 2026
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Based on 5 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Craniofacial Plastic Surgeon ranges from $751,000 to $900,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $900,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Plastic Surgeon average.
Entry-level Craniofacial Plastic Surgeon positions start at $675,500, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $866,667 – a 28% increase.
Most commonly, Craniofacial Plastic Surgeon physicians work in Academic settings (40% of submissions). Base salary makes up 85% of total compensation ($674,000), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Craniofacial Plastic Surgeon physicians report 5.0/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized craniofacial procedures and treatments within plastic surgery, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 5 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $800,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Craniofacial Plastic Surgeon physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Craniofacial Plastic Surgeon physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Explore craniofacial salary data for plastic surgery across different states. Click on any state to view detailed compensation information for craniofacial in that location.
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $850,000 | 2 submissions |
| Academic | $825,500 | 2 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $600,000 | 1 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | $751,000 | 1 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $766,667 | 3 submissions |
| 16+ years | $900,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.