Salary

              Earnings of surgeons are among the highest of any occupation.  According to the Medical Group Management Association, Physician Compensation and Production Report, 2005, surgeons usually start at $228,239 a year.  Self-employed surgeons-those who own or who are part owners of their medical practice-generally have higher median incomes than salaried surgeons.  However self-employed surgeons must provide for their own health insurance and retirement.     

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