Side-by-side distribution
Public Health
$59,280
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 70%
- Live roles
- 30
Surgeon
$324,171
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 20.2%
- Live roles
- 124
Highest-paying jobs
Community Health Worker, Manager - Santa Rosa/Sonoma County, California
Social Worker - Adult Community Mental Health
Community Health Worker, Manager - San Bernardino/Orange County
Budget Analyst (Public Health)
Social Worker - Community Mental Health Team - Trafford
PoWER Lead Community Health Worker (CHW)
Social Media & Digital Engagement Specialist (Public Health)
Community Health Worker/Promotor(a) de Salud
Community Health Worker - Snohomish County, Washington
Community Health Worker (12-Month Contract)
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Waymark
|
$48,006 | 8 |
| ZH Zócalo Health | $59,280 | 3 |
Imagine Pediatrics
|
$53,040 | 3 |
| LP Liquid Personnel | $94,447 | 2 |
|
Cdcfoundation
|
$80,750 | 2 |
|
Ripple Effect
|
$72,659 | 1 |
| MM Mira Mace | $46,800 | 1 |
Pacific Health Group
|
$46,800 | 1 |
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 |
Public Health vs Surgeon: which pays more?
The median for Public Health is $59,280 per year (typically $48,006–$77,997), versus $324,171 for Surgeon ($247,500–$450,000). That puts Surgeon about 447% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Public Health 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.