Surgeon Salaries in Arkansas: By Specialty, City, and Factors
Statewide Averages (Annual)
- Mean: $243,020
- Top 10%: >$354,410
- Bottom 10%: <$144,130
- Hourly Mean: $117.32
By Specialty (Selected)
| Specialty | Avg. Salary |
|---|
| Thoracic Surgeon | $304,000 |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | $296,340 |
| Pediatric Surgeon | $290,010 |
| Vascular Surgeon | $289,320 |
| Colon & Rectal Surgeon | $288,780 |
| Urologist | $284,980 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $273,610 |
| Otolaryngologist | $269,920 |
| Ophthalmologist | $271,320 |
| Plastic Surgeon | $277,950 |
| Neurosurgeon | $279,660 |
| OB/GYN | $257,440 |
| General Surgeon | $254,950 |
By Major City
- Little Rock: $264,930
- Fayetteville: $258,710
- North Little Rock: $259,840
- Springdale: $255,690
- Fort Smith: $252,980
- Jonesboro: $251,280
- Hot Springs: $248,350
- West Memphis: $249,570
- Pine Bluff: $246,720
- Texarkana: $245,160
Key Salary Drivers
- Subspecialty training (fellowships)
- Years of experience
- Practice setting (private > hospital > academic)
- Metro vs. rural location
- Reputation, volume, payer mix
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