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Surgeons, All Other: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 29-1249. 1,688 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $327,625, middle half $100,000–$460,009.
Applications (LCAs)1,688
Median offered salary$327,625
Middle half of salaries$100,000–$460,009
10th–90th percentile$75,604–$607,000
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 288 | $91,647 |
| Level II (qualified) | 347 | $350,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | 141 | $358,155 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 263 | $420,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Cities
- Boston, MA$125,000
- Cleveland, OH$150,000
- New York, NY$150,000
- Pittsburgh, PA$81,022
- Atlanta, GA$85,412
- Seattle, WA$96,258
- Durham, NC$72,720
- Philadelphia, PA$91,005
- Chicago, IL$92,824
- Birmingham, AL$245,000
- Bronx, NY$350,000
- Portland, OR$93,622
- Miami, FL$353,260
Job titles
- General Surgeon166
- Assistant Professor73
- Vascular Surgeon48
- Surgeon47
- Resident45
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon41
- Physician40
- Neurosurgeon30
- Trauma Surgeon27
- Transplant Surgeon25
- Instructor24
- Clinical Assistant Professor23
- Resident Physician23
- Fellow22
- Colorectal Surgeon19
- Cardiac Surgeon18
- Clinical Fellow17
- Physician (General Surgery)17
- Resident - General Surgery16
- Associate Professor16
- Assistant Professor of Surgery15
- Surgical Oncologist15
- Thoracic Surgeon14
- Plastic Surgeon14
- Medical House Staff - Fellow13
- Attending Physician12
- cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon12
- Orthopedic Surgeon11
- Resident in Surgery11
- Medical House Staff - Resident11
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 386 | $325,000 |
| FY2024 | 405 | $330,000 |
| FY2025 | 519 | $300,269 |
| FY2026 | 378 | $350,000 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).