Vascular surgeons employed in the United States generally report earning salaries in the range from $204,762 to $468,505 a year including bonuses according to the salary information provided by Payscale.
The basic annual salary for these professionals is typically in the range between $167,256 and $444,435, and the yearly bonuses can amount to up to $45,000 according to Payscale’s salary data.
The salary figures provided by Salary.com suggest that the 10% of the best paid vascular surgeons in the U.S. earn $467,928 a year or more.
The 10% of surgeons on the lower end of the pay scale earn an annual income in the amount of up to $245,225.
Jobstat reports that the highest annual salary recorded for vascular surgeons is $380,128 and the lowest, $229,814.
Average salary
The average salary for vascular surgeons working in the United States is $405,000 a year according to the recruitment agency Profiles, $197,000 according to the salary data provided by the job search engine Indeed, $348,943 a year according to the salary figures reported by Salary.com, $303,906 a year according to Jobstat income statistics, and $307,447 a year according to Payscale’s salary data.
Salary range
Vascular surgeons’ annual salaries depend on a wide range of factors, including work experience. Vascular surgeons with 1 to 4 years of experience typically earn salaries in the range from $152,051 to $320,556 a year, and those with 5 to 9 years of experience under their belt are generally paid between $292,107 and $346,947 a year. Vascular surgeons with 10 to 19 years of experience typically earn an annual pay in the range from $350,000 to $500,000, while those with 20 or more years of professional experience generally earn an income in the range between $162,135 and $432,365 a year according to the salary data provided by Payscale.
Vascular surgeons with a certification in vascular surgery from the American Board of Surgery (ABS) typically report earning an income in the range from $275,000 to $475,000 a year. Professionals employed at institutions with 500 or more hospital beds generally earn between $240,000 and $418,106 a year. Surgeons working at hospitals earn between $154,563 and $440,758 annually. Those employed by general hospitals are usually paid between $152,051 and $420,175 a year. Surgeons working in the health care sector typically report earning an annual pay in the range from $264,515 to $352,791.
Starting salary
The median starting salary for vascular surgeons in their first year on the job is $259,400 a year according to the salary information provided by the recruitment firm Profiles.
Hourly wage
The average hourly wage for vascular surgeons working in the U.S. is $151.12 according to the salary data provided by Jobstat. The highest recorded hourly rate for this profession is $189.02 and the lowest, $114.28 per hour.
Benefits
Vascular surgeons typically get a wide range of perks and benefits along with their basic salary and bonus earnings. The benefits packages these professionals are offered can sometimes reflect their annual earnings. Vascular surgeons who have 401(k) plans generally report earning an income in the range from $214,255 to $493,163 a year, those who have malpractice and liability insurance typically make between $240,827 and $496,647 a year, and professionals who have life and disability insurance are paid between $254,902 and $387,500 annually.
Vascular surgeons who have paid vacations and holidays as part of their benefits package generally report earning an income in the range from $267,252 to $442,813 a year, those who have paid sick leave typically make between $337,503 and $425,000 annually, and professionals who get cell phones earn betwen $249,600 and $475,000 a year according to Payscale’s salary data.
The most popular benefits and perks among vascular surgeons are 401(k) plans, malpractice and liability insurance, life and disability insurance, paid vacations and holidays, paid sick leave, cell phone, and defined contribution (DC) retirement plans.
Vacation weeks also depend on a surgeon’s experience. Vascular surgeons with 1 to 4 years of experience get 3.3 weeks off on average, and those with 5 to 9 years of experience get about 2.8 vacation weeks a year. Professionals with 10 to 19 years of experience get 4.8 weeks off on average, and those with 20 or more years of experience get around three weeks of vacation per year according to Payscale’s data.
Other income factors
Vascular surgeons’ yearly bonus earnings vary depending on a wide range of factors, including years of professional experience. Surgeons with 1 to 4 years of experience generally get around $12,500 a year, and those with 5 to 9 years of experience are paid $22,500 a year on average in bonuses. Professionals with 10 to 19 years of experience are paid around $10,000 a year, as are those with 20 or more years of experience under their belt according to Payscale’s salary figures.
Bonuses also tend to vary from state to state. For example, vascular surgeons employed in Georgia typically get around $15,000 a year, while those based in Florida are paid $5,000 a year on average in bonus money.
Surgeons working for organizations that employ between 1 and 9 people get $22,500 a year on average in bonuses. Professionals with a certification from the American Board of Surgery (ABS) report being paid around $82,500 a year in bonus money. Surgeons working at institutions with more than 500 hospital beds get $10,174 a year on average. Those employed at general hospitals are paid around $15,000 a year.
Bonuses can also vary depending on industry. Vascular surgeons working in the health care sector get $12,500 a year on average, those employed by general medical and surgical hospitals are typically paid around $17,500, and professionals working at acute care hospitals earn around $12,500 a year in bonuses according to Payscale’s data.
Employer type is another factor that can significantly affect a vascular surgeon’s bonus earnings. For example, surgeons working at hospitals get $12,500 a year on average, while those employed by companies are typically paid around $5,000 a year in bonuses.
Bonuses can also be affected by vascular surgeons’ benefits packages. Professionals who have 401(k) plans do not report getting any bonus payments, those who have a defined contribution (DC) retirement plan get $29,500 a year on average, and surgeons who have a defined benefit (DB) contribution plan are paid around $25,000 a year in bonuses. Vascular surgeons who have paid sick leave as part of their benefits package are typically paid around $20,000 a year, and professionals who have paid vacation, life and disability insurance, and malpractice and liability insurance generally report earning around $24,566 a year in bonus money according to Payscale’s salary statistics.