Side-by-side distribution
Psychologist
$125,927
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 47.8%
- Live roles
- 705
Surgeon
$324,171
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 20.2%
- Live roles
- 124
Highest-paying jobs
Clinical Testing Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)
Contract Licensed Psychologist
Contract Licensed Psychologist
Contract Licensed Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Clinical Psychologist - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Clinical Psychologist - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Testing Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)
Psychologist
Highest-paying jobs
Oral Surgeon
Orthopaedic Surgeon | Staff Specialist | 0.5 FTE
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon - Mesa, AZ
Oral Surgeon Opportunity - Central New York
Orthopaedic Surgeon | Regional WA
Mohs Surgeon with Partnership-Shareholder Track
Part-time Mohs Surgeon / Dermatologist
Mohs Surgeon - Dermatologist
Mohs Surgeon with Shareholder Track
Breast Surgeon
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Lifestance
|
$131,000 | 253 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $79,475 | 18 |
MTC Care
|
$115,000 | 10 |
|
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$125,000 | 9 |
| BE BetterHelp | $106,080 | 9 |
|
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$80,000 | 7 |
MRG Exams
|
$115,000 | 5 |
Thrive Therapies
|
$68,550 | 5 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$350,000 | 4 |
|
Oral Surgery Partners
|
$225,000 | 4 |
|
Platinum Dermatology Partners - Physicians
|
$450,000 | 3 |
|
HealthOp Solutions
|
$300,000 | 3 |
|
Mediix
|
$569,244 | 2 |
|
Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry
|
$475,000 | 2 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $256,818 | 2 |
Bond Vet
|
$247,500 | 2 |
Surgeon salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $350,000 | 6 |
Psychologist vs Surgeon: which pays more?
The median for Psychologist is $125,927 per year (typically $108,500–$143,750), versus $324,171 for Surgeon ($247,500–$450,000). That puts Surgeon about 157% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Psychologist and Surgeon are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.