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Surgery Careers

Surgeons, surgical technologists, perioperative nurses — every role in the operating theatre.

The operating theatre is a team sport. Surgeons drive the case but rely on surgical technologists, anesthesia, perioperative nursing, and recovery staff to make the procedure work. Each role has its own training arc.

14 careers in this collection

Compare every surgical-track career — from years-long surgeon residencies to faster-entry roles in surgical tech and perioperative support. Salary, training length, and autonomy differ by an order of magnitude across the team.

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Neurosurgeon

Growing

Perform surgery on the brain, spine, and nervous system

Up to $1200k

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Orthopedic Surgeon

Growing

Perform surgery on bones, joints, and soft tissue

Up to $900k

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Plastic Surgeon

Growing

Perform reconstructive and cosmetic surgery

Up to $900k

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Surgical Oncologist

Growing

Perform cancer surgery across organ systems

Up to $650k

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Pediatric Surgeon

Growing

Perform surgery on infants and children

Up to $600k

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Oral Surgeon

Growing

Perform surgical procedures of the mouth, jaws, and face

Up to $450k

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Veterinary Surgeon (Specialist)

Growing

Perform specialty veterinary surgery

Up to $400k

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Growing

Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects.

Up to $239k

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Orthopedic Surgeons

Growing

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

Up to $239k

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Pediatric Surgeons

Growing

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents.

Up to $239k

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