Trauma General Surgery Salary and Lifestyle Report
Based on 15 verified submissions as of April 25, 2025, Trauma General Surgery specialists average $590,000 annually, working 62 hours per week. This translates to $49,167 monthly and an hourly equivalent of $190.
Provides emergency surgical care for critically injured patients, specializing in acute care surgery and critical care management. Trauma surgeons work in Level I and II trauma centers.
Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction
Trauma General Surgery specialists report 0 annual PTO days and work 62 hours weekly. Career satisfaction averages 4.1/5, with 73% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Compensation Structure and Practice Settings
Total compensation ranges from $500,000 to $650,000, with a median of $590,000. Base salary ($519,000) represents 85% of total pay.Unknown is the predominant practice setting (100% of specialists).
Experience and Career Progression
Trauma General Surgery specialists with 10+ years of experience earn $674,500 on average, compared to $488,000 for early-career physicians. This 38% increase reflects the value of experience in this subspecialty.
Salary Distribution
Distribution based on 15 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $590,000
Physician Satisfaction
Would Choose Again
Percentage of Trauma General Surgery physicians who would choose this specialty again if starting their career over.
Satisfaction Rating
Average satisfaction rating reported by Trauma 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
$612,333
Median Salary
$590,000
Salary Range
$500,000 - $650,000
National Comparison
National Average
$612,333
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
15 local / 15 national reports
Salary by Practice Type
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $726,250 | 4 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $599,167 | 6 submissions |
| Private Practice | $537,000 | 5 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
Salary by Experience Level
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $420,000 | 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $597,857 | 7 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $592,500 | 6 submissions |
| 16+ years | $1,025,000 | 1 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