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Salary Disparities in Academic Plastic Surgery: A Report on Gender, Racial, and Regional Pay Gaps
Romina Deldar1, Holly Cordray2, Saïd C Azoury
1From the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|November 20, 2025
Summary
Academic plastic surgeons face significant salary inequities. This study reveals that women and minority faculty earn substantially less than their male and White counterparts, particularly in senior positions.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Academic Medicine
- Health Equity
Background:
- Salary equity is crucial for an inclusive academic environment.
- This study is the first to examine salary disparities in academic plastic surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze salary trends and identify income disparities among academic plastic surgeons.
- To investigate how faculty rank, gender, race/ethnicity, and region influence compensation.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional analysis of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Faculty Salary Report.
- Data included full-time plastic surgery faculty at US medical schools.
- Salaries were stratified by rank, gender, race/ethnicity, and geographic region.
Main Results:
- Men earn more than women across all ranks, with disparities widening at higher positions.
- Black and Hispanic/Latino faculty earn less than White faculty; Asian American faculty earn similarly.
- Hispanic/Latino female assistant professors report the lowest median salaries. Compensation is highest in the Northeast and lowest in the South.
Conclusions:
- Significant salary disparities persist in academic plastic surgery.
- These inequities may hinder the representation of women and minority groups.
- Institutions should review faculty compensation to ensure fairness.
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