How much do reconstructive plastic surgeons make? The median reconstructive plastic surgeon salary in 2026 is $750,000, with an average of $709,000. The typical range is $650,000–$760,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 10 submissions • Updated Mar 2026
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Based on 10 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon ranges from $650,000 to $760,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $800,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Plastic Surgeon average.
Entry-level Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon positions start at $712,500, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $706,667 – a -1% increase.
Most commonly, Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon physicians work in Private Practice settings (60% of submissions). Base salary makes up 82% of total compensation ($580,000), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon physicians report 4.7/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized reconstructive procedures and treatments within plastic surgery, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 10 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $750,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Reconstructive 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.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $756,667 | 6 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $675,000 | 2 submissions |
| Academic | $600,000 | 2 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | $600,000 | 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $756,000 | 5 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $677,500 | 4 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.