Perform surgical operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. Median salary in Chandler: $380K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.
Figures represent annual base salary in Chandler, Arizona. Reviewed by SalaryOptics Editorial · How we calculate this →
Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above — specific to this role and city.
Adjusted for Chandler's cost-of-living index (105), the median Surgeon salary buys the equivalent of $361,905 in a US-average-cost city. That's $18,095 less purchasing power than the national median — the higher nominal salary doesn't fully offset local costs.
Only 2% of Surgeon positions offer remote flexibility, meaning the Chandler salary above represents what local employers actually pay — not a remote-anywhere rate. Geographic constraints reinforce the local market, so the salary range above is more directly applicable than for remote-friendly roles.
Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $380K by 2030.
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The median Surgeon salary in Chandler, AZ is $380,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Chandler–AZ metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.
Entry-level Surgeons in Chandler with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $280,000 and $380,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $380,000 to $500,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $500,000 to $650,000 or more.
Chandler has a cost of living index of 105 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Chandler are close to the national average. Arizona has a 2.5% state income tax rate.
MD; surgical residency and board certification. 2% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.