How much does a Surgeon make in Oregon?

BLS publishes no Oregon figure; the US average Surgeon pay is $373,930 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Oregon, after federal taxes, FICA, and Oregon state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $226,518 annually ($18,877/month).

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

On a $373,930 salary in Oregon, your take-home pay is approximately $226,518/year or $18,877/month. Federal tax: $94,010. State tax: $34,975. FICA: $18,426.

Is $373,930 a good Surgeon salary?

$373,930 is the BLS US average Surgeon pay; BLS publishes no Oregon figure (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in the US earn between $134,850 and $511,420.

How do Oregon taxes affect Surgeon salaries?

Oregon levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $373,930 is $34,975. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 39.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Surgeons?

In the US, the top 10% earn over $655,320 and the bottom 10% under $80,320 (BLS, May 2025). 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)

Average Surgeon pay in the US

$373,930/year

≈ $180/hour before tax

BLS publishes no Oregon figure; US average shown.

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Surgeons, All Other

After tax (single filer)

$226,518/year

$18,877/month · effective tax rate 39.42%

Federal $94,010
State $34,975
FICA $18,426
Take-home

Pay by role in Oregon

Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon (OHSU)$685,000–$1,685,000+ TC
Senior Neurosurgeon (OHSU)$785,000–$1,885,000+ TC
Senior Transplant Surgeon (OHSU)$585,000–$1,285,000+ TC
Senior Orthopedic Surgeon$485,000–$985,000+ TC
Senior Trauma Surgeon (OHSU / Legacy)$435,000–$685,000
Senior General Surgeon$365,000–$585,000

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$226,518
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$18,877
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$8,712
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$109/hr
Federal Tax	$94,010
State Tax	$34,975
FICA Taxes	$18,426
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	39.42%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

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+.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Surgeons in Oregon and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Oregon 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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