Breast General Surgery Salary and Lifestyle Report
Based on 12 verified submissions as of April 25, 2025, Breast General Surgery specialists average $610,000 annually, working 55 hours per week. This translates to $50,833 monthly and an hourly equivalent of $215.
Specializes in comprehensive breast care, including cancer surgery, oncoplastic techniques, and collaboration with plastic surgery for reconstruction.
Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction
Breast General Surgery specialists report 0 annual PTO days and work 55 hours weekly. Career satisfaction averages 4.9/5, with 92% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Compensation Structure and Practice Settings
Total compensation ranges from $610,000 to $620,000, with a median of $610,000. Base salary ($512,083) represents 84% of total pay.Unknown is the predominant practice setting (100% of specialists).
Experience and Career Progression
Breast General Surgery specialists with 14+ years of experience earn $618,000 on average, compared to $573,125 for early-career physicians. This 8% increase reflects the value of experience in this subspecialty.
Salary Distribution
Distribution based on 12 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $610,000
Physician Satisfaction
Would Choose Again
Percentage of Breast General Surgery physicians who would choose this specialty again if starting their career over.
Satisfaction Rating
Average satisfaction rating reported by Breast General Surgery physicians (1-5 scale).
Career Satisfaction
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
Primary Challenges
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Salary Comparison
Location Statistics
Average Salary
$610,521
Median Salary
$610,000
Salary Range
$610,000 - $620,000
National Comparison
National Average
$610,521
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
12 local / 12 national reports
Salary by Practice Type
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $610,521 | 12 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
Salary by Experience Level
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $546,250 | 1 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $618,750 | 8 submissions |
| 16+ years | $610,000 | 3 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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About Our Data
Our salary data is based on anonymous submissions from practicing physicians across the United States. We verify and clean the data to ensure accuracy and remove outliers.
Last updated: April 25, 2025