Pediatric Surgeon salary
From 49 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1243: Pediatric Surgeons
At a glance
- Median down 6% since FY2023. From $382,500 in FY2023 to $359,075 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Pediatric Surgeon H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 49 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Pediatric Surgeon jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1243, Pediatric Surgeons). The median base salary is $344,205, 181% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $100,256 and $499,990.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 57% of filings
Mid-level · 43% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $109,568 | 13 |
| Level II · Qualified | $352,103 | 10 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Pediatric Surgeon does
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.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Pediatric Surgeons (29-1243.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Pediatric Surgeons), the median annual wage was $239,200+ in May 2025, with 1,190 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $344,205, 38% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,965 | $215,410 |
| 25th percentile | $100,256 | $239,200+ |
| Median | $344,205 | $239,200+ |
| 75th percentile | $499,990 | $239,200+ |
| 90th percentile | $650,000 | $239,200+ |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $84,965 |
| 25th | $100,256 |
| 50th (median) | $344,205 |
| 75th | $499,990 |
| 90th | $650,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 3 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2023 | $382,500 | $246,949 | $474,995 | 15 |
| FY2024 | $350,000 | $126,628 | $661,250 | 26 |
| FY2025 | $322,400 | $100,000 | $499,990 | 33 |
| FY2026 | $359,075 | $138,675 | $493,483 | 16 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Pediatric Surgeon make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Pediatric Surgeon jobs is $344,205 (49 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $100,256 and $499,990.
What does an entry-level Pediatric Surgeon earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $109,568. Level I accounts for 57% of Pediatric Surgeon filings.
Do H-1B Pediatric Surgeons earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($344,205) is 38% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($239,200+, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.