Pediatric Surgeons
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Includes all pediatric surgical specialties and subspecialties.
Common Job Titles
- General Surgeon
- Physician
- Surgeon
- Thoracic Surgeon
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Pediatric Surgeons (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
1,050
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $189,720. 25th percentile: U.S. $239,200. 50th percentile: U.S. $239,200. 75th percentile: U.S. $239,200. 90th percentile: U.S. $239,200. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $189,720 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $239,200+ |
| Workers on average earn | $450,810 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Windows
Technology Skills
- Computer imaging software
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Human resources management system HRMS
- Image-guided surgery software
- Integra Radionics NeuroSight Arc
- Medical laser control software
- Practice management software PMS
- Robotic surgery software
Tools & Equipment
- Abdominal retractors
- Amputation retractors
- Anastomosis clamps
- Andrews tables
- Argon beam coagulators
- Arterial line catheters
- Artery forceps
- Autologous blood recovery systems