How much does a Surgeon make in Nevada?

The average Surgeon salary in Nevada is around $540,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Nevada state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $365,537 annually ($30,461/month).

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

On a $540,000 salary in Nevada, your take-home pay is approximately $365,537/year or $30,461/month. Federal tax: $152,134. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $540,000 a good Surgeon salary?

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

How do Nevada taxes affect Surgeon salaries?

Nevada levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $540,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 32.3%.

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 Nevada 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 Nevada (2026)

The average Surgeon in Nevada earns around $540,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $365,537/year ($30,461/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$365,537
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$30,461
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$14,059
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$176/hr
Federal Tax	$152,134
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$22,329
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	32.31%

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Surgeon Salary Ranges in Nevada

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

Nevada's surgeon market is anchored by University Medical Center UMC Las Vegas (the only NV Level 1 adult trauma + the only NV Level 1 pediatric trauma + ~430+ beds + UMC Lions Burn Care Center as the only NV regional burn center + post-Strip premises + post-Sturgis Rally + post-Vegas mass casualty surgical referral), Sunrise Health System Las Vegas (HCA Healthcare + Sunrise Hospital + MountainView + Southern Hills surgical + Sunrise Children's Hospital pediatric surgery), Valley Health System Las Vegas (Universal Health Services UHS + Valley + Spring Valley + Centennial Hills + Summerlin Hospital surgical), Renown Health Reno (the only NNV Level 2 trauma + Renown Regional + Renown Children's surgery + UNR School of Medicine teaching), St Rose Dominican Las Vegas (CommonSpirit Catholic + ~700+ beds surgical), plus UNLV Kerkorian School of Medicine + UNR School of Medicine + Touro University Nevada DO surgical residency + the substantial post-2020 Las Vegas surgeon expansion.

Neurosurgeon

$685,000–$1,150,000+ bonus

Neurosurg at UMC + Sunrise + Renown · complex + spine + tumor + trauma

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

$525,000–$895,000+ bonus

CT surgery at UMC + Sunrise + Renown + St Rose · transplant + complex

Orthopedic Surgeon (Sports / Trauma)

$485,000–$895,000+ bonus

Ortho at NV major systems · post-Strip premises + post-Sturgis Rally trauma

General / Trauma Surgeon (UMC Level 1)

$385,000–$625,000+ bonus

Trauma at UMC Level 1 + Renown Level 2 + the substantial NV trauma

Vascular Surgeon

$465,000–$735,000+ bonus

Vascular at UMC + Sunrise + Renown + St Rose + community

Plastic / Reconstructive Surgeon

$405,000–$725,000+ bonus

Plastics at NV major systems + post-Strip premises cosmetic + private

Urologic Surgeon

$425,000–$695,000+ bonus

Uro at UMC + Sunrise + Renown + St Rose + community urology

Pediatric Surgeon (Sunrise Children / Renown)

$465,000–$735,000+ bonus

Peds surgery at Sunrise Children + UMC peds + Renown Children

OB/GYN Surgeon

$285,000–$425,000+ bonus

OB-GYN surgical at UMC + Sunrise + Valley + Renown + St Rose

ENT / Otolaryngologist

$385,000–$615,000+ bonus

ENT at NV major systems + community ENT private practice

Worth knowing: UMC Las Vegas the only NV Level 1 trauma + UMC Lions Burn Care Center + post-Strip premises + post-Sturgis Rally surgical referral tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Strip metro Level 1 trauma + regional burn center + Sturgis Rally surgical referral anchor and a feature most national surgeon surveys understate for NV. UMC Las Vegas Level 1 adult + pediatric trauma (the substantial UMC ~430+ beds + the substantial UMC Lions Burn Care Center as the only NV regional burn center + the substantial post-2017 Las Vegas Mandalay Bay mass casualty surgical referral + the substantial post-2020 Strip premises + post-Sturgis Rally orthopedic + trauma referral from SD + WY + UT + AZ + ID). Sunrise HCA + the substantial Sunrise Children's Hospital pediatric surgery. Valley UHS + Renown Health Reno the only NNV Level 2 trauma + Renown Regional + UNR teaching + Renown Children's. St Rose Dominican CommonSpirit Catholic + ~700+ beds. UNLV Kerkorian School of Medicine post-2017 founding + the substantial post-2020 UNLV surgical residency expansion + UNR School of Medicine + Touro University Nevada Henderson DO surgical residency. NV 0% income tax + NV IMLC since 2017 + NV property ~0.55% anchor the NV surgeon proposition.