Side-by-side distribution
Surgeon
$300,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 19.7%
- Live roles
- 122
Vet Technician
$65,520
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 36%
- Live roles
- 695
Highest-paying jobs
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 Shareholder Track
Mohs Surgeon with Partnership-Shareholder Track
Oral Surgeon
Mohs Surgeon - Dermatologist
Breast Surgeon
Breast Surgeon
Highest-paying jobs
Relief Registered Veterinary Technician - Cherry Creek
Relief Registered Veterinary Technician
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Boston, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Braintree, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Boston, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - Newton, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnights) - Cambridge, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Cambridge, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Cambridge, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnights) - Peabody, MA
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Oral Surgery Partners
|
$225,000 | 4 |
|
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$350,000 | 3 |
|
HealthOp Solutions
|
$300,000 | 3 |
|
Mediix
|
$569,244 | 2 |
|
Platinum Dermatology Partners - Physicians
|
$450,000 | 2 |
Bond Vet
|
$247,500 | 2 |
|
Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry
|
$237,500 | 2 |
|
Vail Health Hospital
|
$450,000 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
|
$86,320 | 94 |
| VP Veterinary Practice Partners | $52,000 | 71 |
|
Bond Vet
|
$66,560 | 39 |
|
Modern Animal
|
$60,996 | 12 |
| VV Veritas Veterinary Partners | $47,840 | 7 |
Associated Veterinary Partners
|
$45,760 | 7 |
| VE VetEvolve | $60,320 | 6 |
| HP Heart + Paw | $47,840 | 4 |
Surgeon salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $350,000 | 5 |
Surgeon vs Vet Technician: which pays more?
The median for Surgeon is $300,000 per year (typically $211,875–$450,000), versus $65,520 for Vet Technician ($52,000–$86,320). That puts Surgeon about 358% 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.