Surgeons are some of the most highly trained doctors in the medical field, and their field is one of the most competitive in terms of residency, fellowship, and specialization placement. Jobs in surgery are projected to grow 24% from 2010 - 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This growth rate is ten percentage points higher than the national job growth of 14%, which makes surgery one of the fastest growing fields in the United States. If you're considering this career, or are interested in relocating, we've developed a list of the best cities to work in for surgeons. The list is based on a combination of factors: salaries, the employment concentration, and the cost of living. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 11 highest paying states for surgeons.
The average national salary for surgeons is $225,989 in the United States as of May 2012. This average salary figure can range widely, starting from $159,600 in the metropolitan area of Oakland / Fremont / Hayward, CA to almost $100,000 more in the metropolitan area of Huntington, WV and Ashland, Kentucky ($251,980). There are a reported 30,620 surgeons operating in the United States. The highest concentration of surgeons is in the city of Danbury, CT, where there are almost seven times as many surgeons as a percentage of all occupations compared to the national average. The three metropolitan areas with the highest count of surgeons are New York City, followed by Los Angeles, and Chicago. You can also read our article on the 11 highest paying states for radiologists.
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