Occupation Salary Profile

Pediatric Surgeons

SOC Code: 29-1243

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. Excludes ā€œOral and Maxillofacial Surgeonsā€ (29-1022), ā€œOphthalmologists, Except Pediatricā€ (29-1241), and ā€œOrthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatricā€ (29-1242).

National Median (BLS)
$216,770
ā–¼ -5.67% Nominal ā–¼ -8.64% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$360,000
ā–² +233.65% Nominal +223.52% Real
Average Base Salary
$301,730
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
120
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Pediatric Surgeons.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $64,720
25th Percentile $64,720
National Median (50th Percentile) $216,770
75th Percentile $538,910
90th Percentile $538,910
P10: $64,720 P50 (Median): $216,770 P90: $538,910
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 25 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $360,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ā–² +233.65%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ā–² +223.52%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $84,661
25th Percentile $100,000
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $360,000
75th Percentile $480,000
90th Percentile $524,000
H-1B P10: $84,661 H-1B P50: $360,000 H-1B P90: $524,000
šŸ’” Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Pediatric Surgeons roles ($360,000) is +66.1% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($216,770).