Healthcare

General Surgeon

A comprehensive guide to General Surgeon licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$215,877 / yr

Min. Education

Specific course required

Job Outlook

See salary section for local market context

Top Paying State

North Dakota

Coverage: 50 states

Top Paying State

North Dakota

$556,400 / yr

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Rank #2

Louisiana

$544,450 / yr

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Rank #3

Ohio

$505,370 / yr

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State	Median Salary	License Type	Education Required	Est. Timeline	Action
ND North DakotaCompact: No	$556,400High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Degree required	Varies by board	Details
LA LouisianaCompact: Yes	$544,450High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Degree required	Varies by board	Details
OH OhioCompact: Yes	$505,370High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Degree required	Varies by board	Details
MI MichiganCompact: Pending	$498,340High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Degree required	Varies by board	Details
WI WisconsinCompact: Yes	$478,880High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Varies by state board	Varies by board	Details
GA GeorgiaCompact: No	$449,500High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Specific course required	Varies by board	Details