Hand Plastic Surgeon Salary Report

As of August 29, 2025, a Hand Plastic Surgeon earns approximately $730,000 per year ($60,833 monthly). Based on an average 55-hour work week, this translates to about $263 per hour.

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Salary Range and Market Analysis

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.

Career Growth and Subspecialty Trends

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.

Practice Settings and Employers

Base salary makes up 82% of total compensation ($620,909), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance

Hand Plastic Surgeon physicians report 4.9/5 career satisfaction, with 82% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.

About Hand Plastic Surgeon

Specializes in intricate surgery of the hand, wrist, and upper extremity, including microsurgery and complex reconstruction.