How much does a Surgeon make in Idaho?

The average Surgeon salary in Idaho is around $540,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Idaho state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $337,770 annually ($28,148/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Surgeon in Idaho?

On a $540,000 salary in Idaho, your take-home pay is approximately $337,770/year or $28,148/month. Federal tax: $152,134. State tax: $27,767. FICA: $0.00.

Is $540,000 a good Surgeon salary?

$540,000 is a strong salary for a Surgeon — above the national median. In Idaho, demand for this role is active.

How do Idaho taxes affect Surgeon salaries?

Idaho levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $540,000 is $27,767. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 37.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Surgeons?

3% growth projected 2022-2032 (slower than average) overall — but specific subspecialties (cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, plastic, transplant, pediatric subspecialty) face severe shortage with 8-15 year supply lag from training pipeline. Aging Boomer demographic = sustained surgical volume through 2035+. AI/robotics augment but do not replace operative judgment in the 10-year window.. Related roles include: Anesthesiologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, General Surgeon, Trauma Surgeon, Transplant Surgeon, Pediatric Surgical Subspecialist, Surgical Oncologist.

How can a Surgeon in Idaho reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Surgeon Salary in Idaho (2026)

The average Surgeon in Idaho earns around $540,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $337,770/year ($28,148/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$337,770
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$28,148
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$12,991
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$162/hr
Federal Tax	$152,134
State Tax	$27,767
FICA Taxes	$22,329
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	37.45%

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Surgeon Salary Ranges in Idaho

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$410,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$540,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$950,000

/year

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Not all Surgeons earn the same — not even close

Idaho's surgeon market is anchored by St Luke's Health System Boise surgical specialties (CT + orthopedic + neurosurgery + plastic + vascular + the substantial St Luke's Heart Institute + the substantial St Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute), Saint Alphonsus Health System surgical services (Trinity Health Catholic + the substantial Saint Alphonsus regional Level III trauma + the substantial Saint Alphonsus heart + cancer programs), Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Idaho Falls surgical services (HCA Healthcare-owned + the substantial Eastern Idaho regional referrals), Kootenai Health Coeur d'Alene surgical services (Northern ID flagship + Level II trauma), Madison Memorial Hospital Rexburg + St Joseph Regional Medical Center Lewiston, plus the substantial ID rural HPSA + the substantial UW WWAMI program substantial physician training partnership + the substantial post-2018 ICOM Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Meridian DO-trained surgeon pipeline.

Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon

$625,000–$1,175,000+ TC

CT surgery at St Luke·s Heart + Saint Alphonsus + Eastern Idaho Regional · the substantial ID cardiac referral

Senior Neurosurgeon

$655,000–$1,275,000+ TC

Neuro at St Luke·s + Saint Alphonsus + the substantial ID UW Medicine + OHSU regional referrals

Senior Orthopedic Surgeon

$535,000–$945,000+ TC

Ortho at St Luke·s + Saint Alphonsus + Wood River + the substantial Sun Valley sports medicine

Senior Plastic / Reconstructive Surgeon

$445,000–$795,000+ TC

Plastic surgery at St Luke·s + Saint Alphonsus + private ID plastic surgery groups · Boise + Sun Valley

Senior Vascular Surgeon

$445,000–$715,000+ TC

Vascular at St Luke·s + Saint Alphonsus + Eastern Idaho · endovascular subspecialty

Senior General / Trauma Surgeon

$395,000–$625,000+ TC

General + trauma at St Luke·s + Saint Alphonsus Level III + Kootenai Level II · the substantial ID trauma

Senior Pediatric Surgeon

$435,000–$695,000+ TC

Pediatric surgery at St Luke·s Children·s Hospital + the substantial ID pediatric referrals to UW

Senior Surgical Oncologist

$435,000–$695,000+ TC

Oncology surgery at St Luke·s Mountain States Tumor Institute + Saint Alphonsus Cancer · the substantial ID

Senior Sports Medicine Surgeon (Wood River)

$385,000–$685,000+ TC

Wood River sports medicine + the substantial Sun Valley substantial UHNW + post-2020 in-migration patient base

Senior Academic / WWAMI / ICOM Faculty

$355,000–$695,000+ TC

WWAMI UI Moscow + ICOM Meridian surgery faculty · clinical + research + teaching mix

Worth knowing: St Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute + St Luke's Heart Institute Boise is one of the country's most distinctive concentrated US single-state surgical specialty operations and a feature most national surgeon compensation surveys understate for ID. St Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute MSTI (the substantial St Luke's MSTI as the substantial ID + Eastern OR + Northern NV regional cancer center + the substantial MSTI Boise + Meridian + Twin Falls + Fruitland MSTI satellite + the substantial MSTI Phase I clinical trials affiliation + the substantial MSTI breast + prostate + colorectal + lung + hematologic oncology + the substantial MSTI-AdventHealth Center for Health Innovation partnership + the substantial post-2020 MSTI expansion supporting substantial post-2020 ID UHNW + post-2020 ID net in-migration cancer patient base) supports substantial ID-specific surgical oncology work. Senior ID surgical oncologists at St Luke's MSTI + Saint Alphonsus Cancer Center clear $435-695K+ TC. St Luke's Heart Institute (the substantial St Luke's Boise + Meridian Heart Institute + the substantial St Luke's CT + interventional cardiology + arrhythmia + structural heart programs + the substantial post-2020 ID cardiac patient volume growth driven by substantial ID net in-migration) supports substantial ID cardiothoracic surgery. St Luke's Children's Hospital + the substantial St Luke's pediatric specialty supports ID pediatric surgery. Saint Alphonsus Health System Boise (Trinity Health Catholic + the substantial Saint Alphonsus Boise Level III trauma + the substantial Saint Alphonsus Heart Institute + the substantial Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care + the substantial Saint Alphonsus Catholic system + the substantial Saint Alphonsus-Saint Alphonsus Medical Group integration) supports substantial ID Catholic surgical care. Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Idaho Falls (HCA Healthcare-owned + the substantial Eastern Idaho Regional Level II trauma + the substantial Eastern Idaho Regional Heart Center) + Kootenai Health Coeur d'Alene (Level II trauma + the substantial Northern ID + Eastern WA tertiary surgical referrals + the substantial Kootenai-Providence Health St Joseph WA partnership) support substantial ID regional surgical care. The substantial Wood River sports medicine surgery (the substantial Sun Valley + Ketchum + Hailey + Bellevue substantial post-2020 UHNW + tech executive sports medicine + Wood River Sports Medicine specialty) supports substantial ID-specific sports medicine surgery. WWAMI UI Moscow + ICOM Meridian substantial academic surgery faculty + clinical training. ID IMLC since 2017 + ID NP Full Practice Authority since 2004 + ID flat 5.695% post-2024 HB 521 reform + ID RTW since 1985 + lower ID cost of living anchor the ID surgeon proposition.