Pediatric Surgeons

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

Median salary

$559,030/yr

Typical range

$336,380 – $583,200

Education

Professional degree

Time to entry

About 7-8 years (bachelor's + professional school)

What a Pediatric Surgeons does

Pediatric surgeons perform surgical procedures on infants, children, and adolescents, addressing conditions ranging from birth defects to tumors. They combine surgical expertise with understanding of how children's bodies develop and heal differently than adults'.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a professional degree. About 7-8 years (bachelor's + professional school).

Estimated cost of that path: ~$150,000. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

Is this the right career for you?

Take Foravue's free career quiz — no sign-up needed — and get matched to careers and colleges that fit who you actually are.

Take the free quiz →