How much does a Surgeon make in Oklahoma?

The average Surgeon salary in Oklahoma is around $540,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Oklahoma state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $341,523 annually ($28,460/month).

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

On a $540,000 salary in Oklahoma, your take-home pay is approximately $341,523/year or $28,460/month. Federal tax: $152,134. State tax: $24,014. FICA: $0.00.

Is $540,000 a good Surgeon salary?

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

How do Oklahoma taxes affect Surgeon salaries?

Oklahoma levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $540,000 is $24,014. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 36.8%.

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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma (2026)

The average Surgeon in Oklahoma earns around $540,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $341,523/year ($28,460/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$341,523
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$28,460
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$13,135
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$164/hr
Federal Tax	$152,134
State Tax	$24,014
FICA Taxes	$22,329
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	36.76%

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Surgeon Salary Ranges in Oklahoma

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

Oklahoma's surgeon market is anchored by OU Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City (the only OR academic medical center in OK with substantial cardiothoracic + neurosurgery + transplant + Stephenson Cancer Center surgical programs + only Level 1 trauma center in OKC metro), Oklahoma Children's Hospital (Level 1 pediatric trauma + academic pediatric surgery), Saint Francis Health System Tulsa surgical programs, Integris Health Oklahoma City surgical (Integris Baptist Medical Center + Integris Southwest), Hillcrest Healthcare Tulsa, plus Hillcrest Medical Tulsa as the second Tulsa Level 1 adult trauma center.

Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon (OU)

$685,000–$1,455,000+ TC

OU Health CT Surgery · transplant + heart-lung · academic + program leadership

Senior Neurosurgeon (OU)

$755,000–$1,655,000+ TC

OU Health Neurosurgery · brain + spine + functional · academic premium

Senior Transplant Surgeon (OU)

$555,000–$1,165,000+ TC

OU Transplant Center · liver + kidney + pancreas + heart

Senior Orthopedic Surgeon

$455,000–$965,000+ TC

OU Ortho · Mercy Sports Medicine · OK Sports Science Institute · sports medicine premium

Senior Trauma Surgeon (OU / Hillcrest)

$415,000–$675,000

OU Level 1 adult trauma · Hillcrest Medical Tulsa Level 1 · OU Children's Level 1 pediatric

Senior General Surgeon

$335,000–$555,000

OU + Integris + Saint Francis + Mercy · academic + community senior band

Senior Plastic / Reconstructive Surgeon

$415,000–$865,000+ TC

OU Plastic Surgery + private practice OKC + Tulsa · academic + private mix

Senior ENT / Otolaryngology

$415,000–$735,000+ TC

OU ENT + Saint Francis ENT · sleep + head/neck oncology subspecialty premium

Senior Pediatric Surgeon (OK Children's)

$415,000–$765,000+ TC

Oklahoma Children's Hospital · The Children's Hospital · pediatric surgical specialty

Surgical Fellow (OU)

$72,000–$105,000

Surgical fellowship at OU · transitioning to attending band

Worth knowing: OU's Stephenson Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated cancer center in Oklahoma and a feature most national surgeon surveys understate for OK. Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Health Sciences (one of 73 NCI-designated cancer centers nationally + the only NCI center in OK, post-2007 expansion + 2015 NCI designation + ~$30M+ annual NIH funding) operates substantial cancer surgical innovation across surgical oncology + cardiothoracic + neurosurgical-oncologic + breast + GI + hepatobiliary + gynecologic + urologic + pediatric subspecialty programs. Senior OU cardiothoracic + neurosurgical subspecialists clear $685K-$1.66M+ TC. OU Health operates Level 1 adult trauma in OKC metro + Oklahoma Children's Hospital operates the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center in OK. Hillcrest Medical Center Tulsa operates the second Level 1 adult trauma center in OK (serving NE OK + adjacent KS + AR). Saint Francis Health System Tulsa (~10K, the largest Tulsa health system) operates substantial cardiology + general surgery + orthopedic programs. Integris Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma City is the flagship Integris Health hospital. OK joined IMLC in 2018 — supporting multi-state surgical practice. OK's flat 4.75% + no estate tax + RTW since 2001 + lower cost of living vs Houston + Dallas alternatives + substantial OK pension exemption supports senior surgeon retention.

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