How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in Boston?
$392,300a year
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $188.61 an hour or $32,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $188.61
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 44
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,760Median: $392,300Highest 10%: $392,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,760 | $47.96 | |
| 25th | $392,300 | $188.60 | |
| Median | $392,300 | $188.61 | |
| 75th | $392,300 | $188.61 | |
| 90th | $392,400 | $188.64 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons.
| Worcester, MA | $391,900 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $188.61 ($392,300 a year).
Do orthopedic surgeons make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $392,300 against $358,600 nationally, 9% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $392,300, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?
14 of 44 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $392,400 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.