The Average Salary of Plastic Surgeons
Plastic surgeons are medical doctors who perform cosmetic surgery on patients' faces and bodies. According to PayScale.com, the average salary of a plastic surgeon depends largely upon how many years of experience he has in the field and the type of employer for whom he works.
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Entry Level
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Plastic surgeons with less than one year of work experience earn average salaries between $78,611 and $228,907.
One to Four Years of Experience
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Plastic surgeons with one to four years of work experience in the field earn annual salaries between $103,865 and $249,064.
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Five to Nine Years of Experience
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The average salary range for plastic surgeons with five to nine years of experience is between $121,356 and $319,500.
Most Experienced
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The income of plastic surgeons with 10 to 19 years of experience in the field is between $154,451 and $356,390.
Benefits
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Many plastic surgeons receive additional benefits that increase their overall compensation packages, including between 2 1/3 and 3 1/3 weeks of paid vacation time each year and annual bonuses between $4,913 and $22,500.
Highest-Paying Employer
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The plastic surgeons who earn the highest annual salaries are those who are self-employed, receiving average maximum salaries of $353,422. Private practices and nonprofit organizations are also high-paying employers of plastic surgeons.
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