Surgeons in ambulatory healthcare service settings make an average of $71,860 more annually than physicians in the same setting.
This report uses 2022 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Here is how physician and surgeon pay compare in ambulatory healthcare service settings:
Note: Not all specialties are included in these categories.
Physician
Annual average wage: $280,300
Average hourly wage: $134.76
Median hourly wage: Equal to or greater than $115.00 per hour or $239,200 per year.
Surgeon
Annual average wage: $352,160
Average hourly wage: $169.31
Median hourly wage: Equal to or greater than $115.00 per hour or $239,200 per year.