Pediatric Surgeon Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Pediatric Surgeons in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$488,160
per year
Hourly Rate
$234.69
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $559,030
State Rank
#1 of 3
state estimate

How much does a Pediatric Surgeon make in Ohio?

A Pediatric Surgeon working in Ohio earns a median salary of $488,160 per year, or about $234.69 per hour. That is 13% below the national median of $559,030 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $180,170 while the top 10% make $564,270 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $230,560 and $564,270 a year.

Pediatric Surgeon salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$180,170$86.62
25th percentile (early career)$230,560$110.85
50th percentile (median)$488,160$234.69
75th percentile (experienced)$564,270$271.28
90th percentile (top earners)$564,270$271.28

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 1st out of 3 states and territories for Pediatric Surgeon pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Ohio$488,160
2New York$378,110
3New Jersey$288,930

Pediatric Surgeon salary in other states

Working as a Pediatric Surgeon in Ohio

Nationally, about 1,000 people work as Pediatric Surgeons in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($488,160) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Pediatric Surgeon make in Ohio?
The median Pediatric Surgeon salary in Ohio is $488,160 per year, or about $234.69 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $180,170 at the entry level to $564,270 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Pediatric Surgeons about 13% less than the national median of $559,030. Ohio ranks 1st out of 3 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Pediatric Surgeons?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $488,160 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.