Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Vascular Surgery (N=52 verified submissions, updated May 11, 2026, data as of 2026-05-11). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
92% of vascular surgeons would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.0/5 and median salary of $617,000, based on 52 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$617,000
$669,271
$580,000
$750,000
Based on 52 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
47 of 51 respondents would choose vascular surgery again
Based on 52 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from vascular surgeons about their career and work-life balance.
“Less administrative burden, micromanagement by leadership”
On career & specialty — Verified Vascular Surgeon
“Better efficiency in the office and OR”
On career & specialty — Verified Vascular Surgeon
“Better post operative wound care, rehab and MD understanding of vascular surgeon’s role in early detection and limb preservation ”
On career & specialty — Verified Vascular Surgeon
“Better referrals. Less obese, sedentary patients with “leg swelling”. ”
On career & specialty — Verified Vascular Surgeon
“5 day workweek, one week call per month. ”
On work-life balance — Verified Vascular Surgeon
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