What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Surgery Manager?

We've identified 10 cities in California where Surgery Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley (24.1% above average), followed by Redwood City and San Carlos. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley $127,045 $10,587 $2,443 $61.08 Redwood City $127,036 $10,586 $2,443 $61.08 San Carlos $125,286 $10,440 $2,409 $60.23 Menlo Park $122,267 $10,188 $2,351 $58.78 San Francisco $122,244 $10,187 $2,350 $58.77 Palo Alto $121,969 $10,164 $2,345 $58.64 Santa Clara $121,857 $10,154 $2,343 $58.59 San Jose $121,855 $10,154 $2,343 $58.58 Livermore $121,706 $10,142 $2,340 $58.51 Benicia $120,904 $10,075 $2,325 $58.13

Surgery Manager

Surgery Manager Salary in California

Q: How much does a Surgery Manager make in California?

The average annual pay for a surgery manager in California is $102,399 a year — that works out to approximately $49.23 an hour. That is 1.3% below the national average of $103,757. The middle 80% of Surgery Managers earn between $52,305 (10th percentile) and $150,009 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Surgery Manager Jobs in California?

We found several jobs related to Surgery Manager in California that pay more on average. Topping the list is Facial Plastic Surgeon at $249,422 (243.6%) above Surgery Manager. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Facial Plastic Surgeon $351,821 $29,318 $6,765 $169.14 Attending Physician Critical Care Trauma Surgeon $324,911 $27,075 $6,248 $156.21 Physicians Surgeons $243,491 $20,290 $4,682 $117.06 Dental Oral Surgery Assistant $45,886 $3,823 $882 $22.06 Medical Scheduler $40,091 $3,340 $770 $19.27

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Surgery Manager Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$103,757

California

$102,399

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How much does a Surgery Manager make in California?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Surgery Manager in California is $102,399 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $49.23 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,969/week or $8,533/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $178,136 and as low as $39,970, the majority of Surgery Manager salaries currently range between $69,600 (25th percentile) to $128,300 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $150,009 annually in California. The average pay range for a Surgery Manager varies greatly (by as much as 58700), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Surgery Manager salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Surgery Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Surgery Manager Jobs in California

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Surgery Manager job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with Redwood City, and San Carlos, close behind in the second and third positions. San Carlos, beats the average in California by $22,887 (22.4%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $24,646 (24.1%) above the $102,399 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Surgery Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Berkeley, and Benicia, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Surgery Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley	$127,045	$10,587	$2,443	$61.08
Redwood City	$127,036	$10,586	$2,443	$61.08
San Carlos	$125,286	$10,440	$2,409	$60.23
Menlo Park	$122,267	$10,188	$2,351	$58.78
San Francisco	$122,244	$10,187	$2,350	$58.77
Palo Alto	$121,969	$10,164	$2,345	$58.64
Santa Clara	$121,857	$10,154	$2,343	$58.59
San Jose	$121,855	$10,154	$2,343	$58.58
Livermore	$121,706	$10,142	$2,340	$58.51
Benicia	$120,904	$10,075	$2,325	$58.13

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Surgery Manager Jobs in California

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Surgery Manager job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $102399 state average for Surgery Manager jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Facial Plastic Surgeon	$351,821	$29,318	$6,765	$169.14
Attending Physician Critical Care Trauma Surgeon	$324,911	$27,075	$6,248	$156.21
Physicians Surgeons	$243,491	$20,290	$4,682	$117.06
Dental Oral Surgery Assistant	$45,886	$3,823	$882	$22.06
Medical Scheduler	$40,091	$3,340	$770	$19.27

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Infographic detailing Surgery Manager salary in California as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $69,600 to $150,009 annually, with the California average at $102,399 per year or $49.23 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Surgery Manager jobs, with Berkeley leading at $127,045 annually.

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