How much does a academic plastic surgeon make in 2026?

A academic plastic surgeon (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $750,000 per year, based on 8 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for plastic surgeons at an academic medical center or university?

Plastic Surgeons at an academic medical center or university earn between $610,000 (25th percentile) and $900,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $750,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Plastic Surgery (N=8 verified submissions, updated July 23, 2026, data as of 2026-07-23). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 23, 2026 | Based on 8 verified submissions

Academic Plastic Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Plastic Surgeon Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

The median academic plastic surgeon salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $750,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 8 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $755,125.

Median Salary: $750,000
Average Salary: $755,125
25th Percentile: $610,000
75th Percentile: $900,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 23, 2026

Median

$750,000

Average

$755,125

25th

$610,000

75th

$900,000

Based on 8 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$610K$610,000 – $1.0M$1,045,000

25th

$610K$610,000

Median

$750K$750,000

75th

$900K$900,000

Middle 50% earn

$610K$610,000 – $900K$900,000

Median salary

$750K$750,000

Average salary

$755K$755,125

Salary Range

Minimum$610,000

Maximum$1,220,000

Percentiles

25th$610,000

75th$900,000

Breakdown

Monthly$62,500

Hourly$361

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for plastic surgeons at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Plastic Surgery salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Plastic Surgery (N=8 verified submissions, updated July 23, 2026, data as of 2026-07-23). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 23, 2026 | Based on 8 verified submissions

Academic Plastic Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Plastic Surgeon Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

Median Salary: $750,000
Average Salary: $755,125
25th Percentile: $610,000
75th Percentile: $900,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 23, 2026

Median

$750,000

Average

$755,125

25th

$610,000

75th

$900,000

Based on 8 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$610K$610,000 – $1.0M$1,045,000

25th

$610K$610,000

Median

$750K$750,000

75th

$900K$900,000

Middle 50% earn

$610K$610,000 – $900K$900,000

Median salary

$750K$750,000

Average salary

$755K$755,125

Salary Range

Minimum$610,000

Maximum$1,220,000

Percentiles

25th$610,000

75th$900,000

Breakdown

Monthly$62,500

Hourly$361

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for plastic surgeons at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Plastic Surgery salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

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Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all practice settings make informed decisions.

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