Vascular Surgeon Salary Guide

Vascular surgeons make an average annual compensation of $556,070, according to Doximity’s “Physician Compensation Report 2024.” This report surveyed full-time doctors.

That being said, the average annual wage in 2024 for all surgeons (excluding pediatric and orthopedic surgeons) was $371,280 in the U.S., according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

It’s difficult to put an exact figure on locum tenens vascular surgeon salaries, as there are many factors that impact rates including location, years of experience, and the level of demand.

While perm surgeons are more likely to be salaried, locum tenens surgeons are independent contractors earning an hourly rate, which can vary based on which assignments they take in a year. 

Furthermore, because locum tenens vascular surgeons are paid by the hour, the hours they work are directly reflected in their pay, while a salaried surgeon’s additional hours may not be reflected in their salary. Finally, paid time off and insurance may be reflected in the perm vascular surgeon salary structure, but locum tenens providers do have options when it comes to health insurance.

Vascular surgeon salary fluctuates depending on the state—according to the BLS, these are the five states with the highest annual average wage for all surgeons (excluding pediatric and orthopedic surgeons) in 2024:

• Alabama
• Delaware
• Idaho
• Kansas
• Missouri

Vascular surgeons are the eighth highest-paid physicians in the United States, according to Doximity’s “Physician Compensation Report 2024.”

These critical medical providers trail neurosurgeons, thoracic surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, oral & maxillofacial surgeons, radiation oncologists, and cardiologists in average annual compensation.