How Much Does A Trauma Surgeon Make Per Year? Average Salary

Starting salaries for trauma surgeons are higher than many other occupations. Their earnings increase with experience. The average annual salary ranges from $150,000 to $300,000, comprising base salary, bonuses and profit sharing. While annual bonuses are received in the range of $5,000 to $50,000, profit-sharing is usually from $3,000 to $15,000 per year. Trauma surgeons act swiftly to stabilize a patient brought in a critical condition with multiple injuries. They perform surgical procedures on patients with life-threatening injuries. Most trauma surgeons work for hospitals, general surgery services, and medical service providers.