How much does a Surgeon make in Oregon?

The average Surgeon salary in Oregon is around $540,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Oregon state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $314,121 annually ($26,177/month).

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

On a $540,000 salary in Oregon, your take-home pay is approximately $314,121/year or $26,177/month. Federal tax: $152,134. State tax: $51,415. FICA: $0.00.

Is $540,000 a good Surgeon salary?

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

How do Oregon taxes affect Surgeon salaries?

Oregon levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $540,000 is $51,415. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 41.8%.

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 Oregon 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 Oregon (2026)

The average Surgeon in Oregon earns around $540,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $314,121/year ($26,177/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$314,121
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$26,177
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$12,082
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$151/hr
Federal Tax	$152,134
State Tax	$51,415
FICA Taxes	$22,329
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	41.83%

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Surgeon Salary Ranges in Oregon

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

Oregon's surgeon market is anchored by OHSU Portland (the only OR academic medical center with substantial cardiothoracic + neurosurgery + transplant + Knight Cancer Institute surgical programs), Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland (Level 1 adult trauma center alongside OHSU, the only other OR Level 1 adult trauma), Providence Health (Providence Portland + St. Vincent surgical programs), Kaiser Permanente Northwest (integrated payer-provider surgical programs), OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital (Level 1 pediatric trauma), Randall Children's at Legacy Emanuel (Level 1 pediatric trauma), plus Salem Health + St. Charles Bend community surgery.

Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon (OHSU)

$685,000–$1,685,000+ TC

OHSU CT Surgery · transplant + heart-lung · academic + program leadership

Senior Neurosurgeon (OHSU)

$785,000–$1,885,000+ TC

OHSU Neurosurgery · brain + spine + functional · academic premium · Knight Brain Institute

Senior Transplant Surgeon (OHSU)

$585,000–$1,285,000+ TC

OHSU Transplant Center · liver + kidney + pancreas + heart

Senior Orthopedic Surgeon

$485,000–$985,000+ TC

OHSU Ortho · Slocum Center Eugene · Oregon Orthopedic Group · sports medicine premium

Senior Trauma Surgeon (OHSU / Legacy)

$435,000–$685,000

OHSU Level 1 adult trauma · Legacy Emanuel Level 1 adult trauma · Doernbecher Level 1 pediatric

Senior General Surgeon

$365,000–$585,000

OHSU + Providence + Legacy + Kaiser · academic + community senior band

Senior Plastic / Reconstructive Surgeon

$465,000–$985,000+ TC

OHSU Plastic Surgery + private practice Portland + Lake Oswego · academic + private mix

Senior ENT / Otolaryngology

$465,000–$785,000+ TC

OHSU ENT + Providence ENT · sleep + head/neck oncology subspecialty premium

Senior Pediatric Surgeon (Doernbecher)

$465,000–$885,000+ TC

OHSU Doernbecher Children's · Randall Children's at Legacy Emanuel · pediatric surgical specialty

Surgical Fellow (OHSU)

$85,000–$118,000

Surgical fellowship at OHSU · transitioning to attending band

Worth knowing: OHSU's Knight Cancer Institute and Brain Institute surgical programs are the deepest in the Pacific Northwest and a feature most national surgeon surveys understate for OR. OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University, the only OR academic medical center) operates substantial cardiothoracic + neurosurgical + transplant + oncologic surgery programs — the Knight Cancer Institute (post-2013 Phil + Penny Knight $1B challenge donation drove $1B OR public fundraising match, total $2B Institute investment for precision oncology + cancer detection) supports substantial cancer surgical innovation. OHSU's Brian Druker (Knight Cancer Institute director, developer of Gleevec/imatinib for chronic myeloid leukemia — among the most transformative cancer drugs ever developed) anchors OR's cancer research reputation. Senior OHSU cardiothoracic + neurosurgical subspecialists clear $685K-$1.89M+ TC. OHSU + Legacy Emanuel are the only two Level 1 adult trauma centers in OR — OHSU is the academic + tertiary-care anchor, Legacy Emanuel anchors urban + community trauma. OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital + Randall Children's at Legacy Emanuel are the two Level 1 pediatric trauma centers in OR. OR joined IMLC in 2017 — supporting multi-state surgical practice. OR's 9.9% top bracket catches senior subspecialty surgical comp at $300K+ TC — Portland-metro residents face additional Multnomah PFA + Metro SHS pushing combined Portland-resident top to 13.9%+ at $250K+.