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Surgeon Salary in Mexico

The Mexico median is $159,928 per year, with observed city pay up to Guadalajara at $112,302.

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Surgeon pay in Mexico: Guadalajara leads, Monterrey trails

The Mexico national median for a surgeon is $2,720,000 a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $1,890,000 in Monterrey to $1,910,000 in Guadalajara (1×).

Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. Common screening skills include Surgery, Anatomy, Clinical judgment, and Precision.

A modeled national band runs about $1,740,800–$3,916,800 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +3% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Mexican city.

Guadalajara sits -30% vs the national median; Monterrey sits -31%. Relocating inside Mexico for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Mexico shows about 3.8% CPI in 2025. A surgeon raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.

How to use Surgeon pay data in Mexico

Start with the national median ($2,720,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Mexico hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: $1,740,800 (10th) → $2,720,000 (median) → $3,916,800 (90th). Guadalajara’s observed median is $1,910,000, with a local band about $1,350,000–$2,700,000. If an offer is “at the Mexico median” but the job is in Guadalajara, you may still be under local market.

National median
$159,928
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,329
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$112,302
Guadalajara, MX
Hourly (national)
$76.89
varies by city

Surgeon salary by city in Mexico

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Guadalajara, MX$112,302
Monterrey, MX$111,126

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make in Mexico?
The national median is about $2,720,000 per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about $1,890,000 to $1,910,000.
Which Mexico city pays surgeons the most?
Guadalajara, MX leads observed metros at about $1,910,000 per year (-30% vs national).
Which Mexico city pays surgeons the least?
Among observed cities, Monterrey, MX is on the lower end at about $1,890,000 per year.
How many Mexico cities have surgeon salary data?
2 metros list observed surgeon percentiles in MXN on this site.
Is surgeon in demand in Mexico?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +3% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Mexican industry mix.