How much do general surgeons make per week?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median weekly wage for general surgeons was $3,010 in May 2021. This means that half of general surgeons earned more than this amount, while the other half earned less. The top 10% of general surgeons earned more than $4,530 per week, while the bottom 10% earned less than $1,580 per week.

General surgeon salaries can vary depending on a number of factors, including:

- Years of experience

- Level of education

- Geographic location

- Type of practice setting

- Whether the surgeon is board certified

With experience, general surgeons can see their salaries increase significantly. For example, the median weekly wage for general surgeons with less than 5 years of experience was $2,360 in May 2021, while the median weekly wage for general surgeons with 15-24 years of experience was $4,020.

General surgeons who have completed additional education, such as a fellowship, can also earn higher salaries. The median weekly wage for general surgeons with a fellowship was $4,330 in May 2021, compared to $3,660 for general surgeons without a fellowship.

Geographic location can also play a role in general surgeon salaries. The median weekly wage for general surgeons was highest in the Northeast ($3,710) and lowest in the South ($2,690) in May 2021.

General surgeons who work in private practice settings tend to earn more than those who work in hospitals or other healthcare settings. The median weekly wage for general surgeons in private practice was $3,730 in May 2021, compared to $2,940 for general surgeons in hospitals.

Finally, general surgeons who are board certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) can earn higher salaries than those who are not board certified. The median weekly wage for board-certified general surgeons was $3,760 in May 2021, compared to $2,980 for general surgeons who were not board certified.