How much does an Orthopedic Surgeon make?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

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$297,599 / yrTotal Pay
$261,746 / yrBase Pay
$35,853 / yrAdditional Pay

$297,599

 / yr
$173K$545K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Orthopedic Surgeon is $297,599 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $261,746 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $35,853 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Top Paying Companies

For an Orthopedic Surgeon in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Orthopedic Surgeon in United States. Employers include Wayne County Hospital, Trinity Regional Medical Center and Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center.

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Wayne County Hospital
Wayne County Hospital
$354,518/yr
12 open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Orthopedic Surgeon in United States

1Wayne County Hospital$354,518
2Trinity Regional Medical Center$328,457
3Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center$324,709
4US Department of Veterans Affairs$250,414

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Trinity Regional Medical Center
3.8
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 6 salaries from all locations

$328,457

 / yr
US Department of Veterans Affairs
3.7
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 5 salaries from all locations

$250,414

 / yr
Wayne County Hospital
3.3
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 5 salaries from all locations

$354,518

 / yr
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
3.3
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 5 salaries from all locations

$155

 / hr
US Navy
3.7
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 4 salaries from all locations

$218,839

 / yr
Three Rivers Medical Center
3
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 4 salaries from all locations

$309,316

 / yr
Mayo Clinic
3.9
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 4 salaries from all locations

$313,451

 / yr

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Hays Medical Center
3.5
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 4 salaries from all locations

$334,517

 / yr
Kaiser Permanente
3.9
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 4 salaries from all locations

$319,533

 / yr
Millinocket Regional Hospital
2.8
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 3 salaries from all locations

$307,994

 / yr
Northern Light Health
3.4
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 3 salaries from all locations

$286,990

 / yr
Innovis Health
2
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 3 salaries from all locations

$320,325

 / yr
Hays Orthopaedic Clinic P.A.Orthopedic SurgeonSee 3 salaries from all locations

$332,994

 / yr
Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, P.C.
2.8
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 3 salaries from all locations

$368,466

 / yr
Cleveland Clinic
3.7
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 3 salaries from all locations

$292,166

 / yr
Banner Health
3.3
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 3 salaries from all locations

$304,849

 / yr
US Army
3.8
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 3 salaries from all locations

$221,798

 / yr
HCA Healthcare
3.3
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 3 salaries from all locations

$334,878

 / yr
HARTSVILLE MEDICAL GROUP
2.8
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 3 salaries from all locations

$295,836

 / yr
Kingman Regional Medical Center
3.6
Orthopedic SurgeonSee 2 salaries from all locations

$337,510

 / yr
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Orthopedic Surgeon Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Trinity Regional Medical Center Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 6 salaries reported$328,457/yr
US Department of Veterans Affairs Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 5 salaries reported$250,414/yr
Wayne County Hospital Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 5 salaries reported$354,518/yr
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 5 salaries reported$155/hr
US Navy Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 4 salaries reported$218,839/yr
Three Rivers Medical Center Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 4 salaries reported$309,316/yr
Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 4 salaries reported$313,451/yr
Hays Medical Center Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 4 salaries reported$334,517/yr
Kaiser Permanente Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 4 salaries reported$319,533/yr
Millinocket Regional Hospital Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 3 salaries reported$307,994/yr
Northern Light Health Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 3 salaries reported$286,990/yr
Innovis Health Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 3 salaries reported$320,325/yr
Hays Orthopaedic Clinic P.A. Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 3 salaries reported$332,994/yr
Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, P.C. Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 3 salaries reported$368,466/yr
Cleveland Clinic Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 3 salaries reported$292,166/yr
Banner Health Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 3 salaries reported$304,849/yr
US Army Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 3 salaries reported$221,798/yr
HCA Healthcare Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 3 salaries reported$334,878/yr
HARTSVILLE MEDICAL GROUP Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 3 salaries reported$295,836/yr
Kingman Regional Medical Center Orthopedic Surgeon salaries - 2 salaries reported$337,510/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For an Orthopedic Surgeon in United States

The top 2 paying industries for an Orthopedic Surgeon in United States are Healthcare with a median total pay of $328,457 and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $250,414.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • HealthcareHealthcare$328,457

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$250,414

    31% Lower than other industries

Healthcare

Top paying companies in Healthcare for Orthopedic Surgeon are Wayne County Hospital, Trinity Regional Medical Center, and Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center.

Wayne County HospitalWayne County Hospital$354,518/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

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Date or Time

Orthopedics

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$25

/hr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Orthopedic Surgeon

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$454,000

/yr

Submitted 16 days ago

4-6 years
16 days ago
Orthopedic Surgeon

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$450,000

/yr

Submitted 18 days ago

15+ years
18 days ago
Orthopedic Surgeon

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$175,000

/yr

Submitted 18 days ago

15+ years
18 days ago
Orthopedics

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$17

/hr

Submitted 20 days ago

4-6 years
20 days ago
Orthopedic Surgeon

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted 27 days ago

15+ years
27 days ago
Orthopedic Surgeon

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$400,000

/yr

$350K | $50K

Submitted 27 days ago

1-3 years
27 days ago
Orthopedic Surgeon

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted 30 days ago

1-3 years
30 days ago

Orthopedic Surgeon pay FAQ

The average salary for an Orthopedic Surgeon is $297,599 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 248 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Orthopedic Surgeon employees in United States.

The highest salary for an Orthopedic Surgeon in United States is $416,638 per year.

The lowest salary for an Orthopedic Surgeon in United States is $223,199 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Orthopedic Surgeon.

Orthopedic surgeons are among the most highly paid doctors, which is one of the most highly paid professional fields. Surgeons generally earn salaries in the mid six-figure range, though the most sought-after surgeons can earn into the seven-figure range. This salary reflects the field’s high educational barriers to entry and in-demand work. Orthopedic surgeons work full time, and often face irregular, holiday and overnight hours. Orthopedic surgeons trained by the top-ranking schools and those employed by the wealthiest hospitals often earn the highest pay.

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