How much do hand plastic surgeons make? The median hand plastic surgeon salary in 2026 is $730,000, with an average of $759,091. The typical range is $730,000–$780,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 11 submissions • Updated Jan 2026
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Based on 11 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Hand Plastic Surgeon ranges from $730,000 to $780,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $900,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Plastic Surgeon average.
Entry-level Hand Plastic Surgeon positions start at $800,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $755,000 – a -6% increase.
Most commonly, Hand Plastic Surgeon physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (100% of submissions). Base salary makes up 82% of total compensation ($620,909), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Hand Plastic Surgeon physicians report 4.9/5 career satisfaction, with 82% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Specializes in intricate surgery of the hand, wrist, and upper extremity, including microsurgery and complex reconstruction.
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Distribution based on 11 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $730,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Hand Plastic Surgeon physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Hand 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 hand salary data for plastic surgery across different states. Click on any state to view detailed compensation information for hand in that location.
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $759,091 | 11 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $800,000 | 1 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $738,889 | 9 submissions |
| 16+ years | $900,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.