Surgeons in West Virginia
Get the information you need to know about working as a Surgeon.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Surgeon Career?
- Residency Programs
 - Medical Residency General Programs
 - Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Program
 - General Surgery Residency Program
 - Neurological Surgery Residency Program
 - Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
 - Plastic Surgery Residency Program
 - Thoracic Surgery Residency Program
 - Vascular Surgery Residency Program
 - Medical Residency Specialty Programs
 - Congenital Cardiac Surgery Residency Program
 - Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine Residency Program
 - Pediatric Orthopedics Residency Program
 - Pediatric Surgery Residency Program
 - Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck Residency Program
 - Surgery of the Hand Residency Program
 - Surgical Critical Care Residency Program
 
Top West Virginia Metros for Surgeons
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Surgeons.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary | 
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 770 | $208,000 | 
| Winchester, VA-WV | 50 | $208,000 | 
Top States for Surgeons Employment
The table below shows the states where most Surgeons work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary | 
|---|---|---|
| California | 3,090 | $208,000 | 
| Ohio | 2,020 | $208,000 | 
| Massachusetts | 1,990 | $208,000 | 
| New York | 1,710 | $208,000 | 
| Florida | 1,390 | $208,000 | 
| Michigan | 1,320 | $208,000 | 
| New Jersey | 1,310 | $208,000 | 
| Illinois | 1,290 | $208,000 | 
| Missouri | 1,240 | $208,000 | 
| Minnesota | 1,050 | $208,000 | 
| Virginia | 870 | $208,000 | 
| North Carolina | 810 | $208,000 | 
| Colorado | 730 | $208,000 | 
| Indiana | 730 | $208,000 | 
| Washington | 620 | $208,000 | 
| Alabama | 560 | $208,000 | 
| Connecticut | 520 | $208,000 | 
| Maryland | 520 | $208,000 | 
| Utah | 490 | $208,000 | 
| Wisconsin | 490 | $208,000 | 
Below are the states where Surgeons get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary | 
|---|---|
| Alabama | $208,000 | 
| Alaska | $208,000 | 
| Arizona | $208,000 | 
| Arkansas | $208,000 | 
| California | $208,000 | 
| Colorado | $208,000 | 
| Connecticut | $208,000 | 
| Delaware | $208,000 | 
| District of Columbia | $208,000 | 
| Florida | $208,000 | 
Related Careers in West Virginia
You may also be interested in the following careers:
| Occupation | West Virginia Employment Total | 
|---|---|
| Physicians and Surgeons | 2,700 | 
| Anesthesiologists | 300 | 
| Psychiatrists | 120 | 
| Family and General Practitioners | 100 | 
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
 - College Factual
 - National Center for Education Statistics
 - O*NET Online
 
More about our data sources and methodologies.