drpectin said: Pediatric surgeons average 73 hours per week, compared to General 60, vascular 62, thoracic 67, ent 52, ortho 61, neurosurg 62, colorect 54, plastic 56. Peds surg typically has a difficult life, with increased call, average salary, and plenty of jobs available.ediatric surgeons average 73 hours per week, compared to General 60, vascular 62, thoracic 67, ent 52, ortho 61, neurosurg 62, colorect 54, plastic 56.