How much does an orthopedic surgeon make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $172.38 an hour or $29,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $172.38
- Average (mean)
- $373,600
- Jobs
- 14,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,170 | $40.47 | |
| 25th | $180,600 | $86.83 | |
| Median | $358,600 | $172.38 | |
| 75th | $530,700 | $255.14 | |
| 90th | $659,300 | $316.97 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Missouri | $842,800 |
| West Virginia | $597,700 |
| Wisconsin | $572,100 |
| Montana | $560,800 |
| Arizona | $559,000 |
| New Hampshire | $555,700 |
| Washington | $553,300 |
| Mississippi | $544,100 |
| Minnesota | $537,800 |
| Oklahoma | $530,100 |
| Nebraska | $507,800 |
| Virginia | $478,700 |
| Georgia | $474,800 |
| Florida | $473,800 |
| Illinois | $426,600 |
| New York | $414,300 |
| Michigan | $413,500 |
| Massachusetts | $392,300 |
| Colorado | $385,400 |
| Pennsylvania | $354,000 |
| New Jersey | $341,400 |
| Tennessee | $325,500 |
| Alabama | $324,600 |
| North Carolina | $323,600 |
| Ohio | $323,500 |
| Kansas | $311,600 |
| Arkansas | $262,500 |
| California | $253,400 |
| Alaska | $239,200 |
| North Dakota | $239,200 |
| Oregon | $239,200 |
| South Carolina | $239,200 |
| South Dakota | $239,200 |
| Utah | $239,200 |
| Vermont | $239,200 |
| Texas | $200,800 |
| Iowa | $189,400 |
| Indiana | $177,700 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, MO | $869,500 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $727,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $666,900 |
| Seattle, WA | $576,100 |
| Charlotte, NC | $572,900 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $559,000 |
| Omaha, NE | $534,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $529,900 |
| Portland, OR | $524,400 |
| Tampa, FL | $523,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $478,700 |
| Chicago, IL | $446,500 |
| Miami, FL | $396,900 |
| Boston, MA | $392,300 |
| Worcester, MA | $391,900 |
In other countries
Orthopedic Surgeon belongs to the international group "Specialist medical practitioners".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Anesthesiologist$391,500
- Cardiologist$496,000
- Dermatologist$328,700
- Emergency Medicine Physician$335,600
- Family Medicine Physician$244,200
- General Internal Medicine Physician$256,600
- Neurologist$248,600
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$292,900
- Pediatrician$210,000
- Physician$312,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $172.38 ($358,600 a year).
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make a month?
About $29,880 a month before tax, based on a median of $358,600 a year.
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,170 or less a year ($40.47 an hour); the top 10% make $659,300 or more.
Which state pays orthopedic surgeons the most?
Missouri, with a median of $842,800 a year, followed by West Virginia ($597,700) and Wisconsin ($572,100).
Which city pays orthopedic surgeons the most?
Springfield, MO, with a median of $869,500 a year.
How many orthopedic surgeons are there in the United States?
About 14,100 people work as orthopedic surgeons.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.