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Surgeon Salary in Washington (2026)

The average Surgeon in Washington earns around $540,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $365,537/year ($30,461/month).✓ No state income tax

Last reviewed: April 2026

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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 Washington

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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Job Market in Washington

Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing headquarters drive high tech and aerospace demand.

Growth outlook: 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 job titles:

AnesthesiologistOrthopedic SurgeonCardiothoracic SurgeonNeurosurgeonPlastic SurgeonVascular SurgeonGeneral SurgeonTrauma SurgeonTransplant SurgeonPediatric Surgical SubspecialistSurgical Oncologist

Cost of Living in Washington

Seattle area is expensive; eastern WA is affordable. Median 1BR rent: $1,800–$2,800 in Seattle.

💰 Monthly take-home: $30,461

🏠 Typical rent: $2,300/mo

📊 After rent: $28,161/mo

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