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How much do desert trauma surgeons jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for desert trauma surgeons in the United States is $325,416.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $250,000.00 and $390,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Desert Trauma Surgeons vs Emergency Room Surgeons?

AspectDesert Trauma SurgeonsEmergency Room Surgeons
CredentialsMedical Degree, General Surgery Residency, Trauma Surgery CertificationMedical Degree, General Surgery Residency, Trauma Surgery Certification
Work EnvironmentOperate in remote, desert, or wilderness settings, often in mobile or field hospitalsWork in hospital emergency departments, urban or suburban settings
Employer & IndustryMilitary, disaster relief, remote clinicsHospitals, trauma centers, urban healthcare facilities

Desert Trauma Surgeons specialize in providing trauma care in remote or wilderness environments, often requiring additional skills for field conditions. Emergency Room Surgeons work primarily within hospital emergency departments, handling a wide range of trauma cases. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in work setting and environment.

What cities are hiring for Desert Trauma Surgeons jobs?

Cities with the most Desert Trauma Surgeons job openings:

Infographic showing various Desert Trauma Surgeons job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $325,416 per year, or $156.4 per hour.

Trauma Critical Care Surgeon

Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$250/hr

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Trauma Critical Care Surgeon

Position with Desert Trauma Surgeons, Inc., a physician-owned, private-practice medical group providing Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery, and Emergency General Surgery services throughout Southern California.

Our primary trauma programs are located at two Level II Trauma Centers in South Los Angeles County: St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood and St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach. We also provide Emergency General Surgery coverage at our Valley sites in Sherman Oaks and Encino. As our organization continues to grow and expand, we are seeking surgeons interested in joining a collaborative and evolving practice.

Desert Trauma Surgeons is a shared Trauma, ICU, Acute Care Surgery, and General Surgery practice consisting of approximately 25 surgeons, a fully staffed nurse practitioner service, and medical students from the California University of Science and Medicine and St. George's University.

St. Francis Medical Center is a 384-bed, ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center that participates in the Los Angeles County Trauma System. The hospital treats more than 80,000 emergency department visits and approximately 2,000 trauma injuries annually. It is also designated by the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency as a Primary Stroke Center and STEMI Receiving Center.

Physicians are required to work sixteen (16) 12-hour shifts per month, with opportunities to work additional shifts for supplemental compensation, if desired.

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