Side-by-side distribution
Surgeon
$324,171
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 20.2%
- Live roles
- 124
Vet Technician
$65,520
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 37.6%
- Live roles
- 695
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
Highest-paying jobs
Relief Registered Veterinary Technician - Cherry Creek
Relief Registered Veterinary Technician
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Braintree, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part-time) - Boston, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Cambridge, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnights) - Cambridge, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Cambridge, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - Newton, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Boston, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Peabody, MA
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 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
|
$86,320 | 101 |
| VP Veterinary Practice Partners | $52,520 | 72 |
|
Bond Vet
|
$66,040 | 38 |
| VV Veritas Veterinary Partners | $47,840 | 15 |
|
Modern Animal
|
$59,332 | 10 |
| VE VetEvolve | $59,280 | 7 |
Juno Veterinary
|
$62,920 | 4 |
Associated Veterinary Partners
|
$47,320 | 4 |
Surgeon salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $350,000 | 6 |
Surgeon vs Vet Technician: which pays more?
The median for Surgeon is $324,171 per year (typically $247,500–$450,000), versus $65,520 for Vet Technician ($50,960–$86,320). That puts Surgeon about 395% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Surgeon and Vet Technician 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.