DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

29-1067 Surgeons

Occupational Description:

Physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation. Excludes "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons" (29-1022).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to Third Quarter, 2012
					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities	770	237	$126/yr	$14.63/hr	N/A	>$80.00/hr	>$80.00/hr	>$80.00/hr	>$80.00/hr
Minnesota	1,340	377	>$94.00/hr	N/A	>$80.00/hr	>$80.00/hr	>$80.00/hr	>$80.00/hr	>$80.00/hr
U S	42,340	1,228	$114/yr	$1.48/hr	$57.66/hr	>$80.00/hr	>$80.00/hr	>$80.00/hr	>$80.00/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Leading Industries for Surgeons
Industry	OES Employment	OES Median Wage
Education and Health Services	770	N/A

Other Regional Data For Surgeons
Geography (click title for details)	OES		Projections
Geography (click title for details)	Employment	Median Wage	% Change -
EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities	770	N/A	N/A
EDR 10 - Southeast	220	N/A	N/A
EDR 9 - South Central	40	N/A	N/A
EDR 4 - West Central	30	>$80.00/hr	N/A
EDR 3 - Arrowhead	30	N/A	N/A
EDR 5 - North Central	20	N/A	N/A
EDR 7E- East Central	20	>$80.00/hr	N/A
EDR 6E- Southwest Central	10	>$80.00/hr	N/A
EDR 7W- Central	N/A	>$80.00/hr	N/A

Related Occupations
Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
Occupation (click title for details)	Employment	Median Wage	% Change -
Registered Nurses	31,160	$36.45/hr	N/A
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics	1,040	$18.99/hr	N/A
Veterinarians	650	$41.42/hr	N/A
Podiatrists	100	>$80.00/hr	N/A

Tasks for Surgeons

Operates on patient to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent diseases, or improve or restore patient's functions.
Analyzes patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
Examines patient to provide information on medical condition and patient's surgical risk.
Conducts research to develop and test surgical techniques to improve operating procedures and outcomes.
Directs and coordinates activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, and other medical staff.
Examines instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
Refers patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.