How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in Atlanta?
$239,200a year
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $115.00 an hour or $19,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.00
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 44
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $239,200Median: $239,200Highest 10%: $239,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 25th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| Median | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 75th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 90th | $239,200 | $115.00 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $115.00 ($239,200 a year).
Do orthopedic surgeons make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $239,200 against $358,600 nationally, 33% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $474,800, so Atlanta pays 50% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?
25 of 44 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $239,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $239,200 or more.
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.