How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in Chicago?
$446,500a year
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $214.67 an hour or $37,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $214.67
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 44
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $139,300Median: $446,500Highest 10%: $758,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $139,300 | $66.95 | |
| 25th | $225,000 | $108.17 | |
| Median | $446,500 | $214.67 | |
| 75th | $469,200 | $225.59 | |
| 90th | $758,800 | $364.81 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $214.67 ($446,500 a year).
Do orthopedic surgeons make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $446,500 against $358,600 nationally, 25% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $426,600, so Chicago pays 5% more.
Where does Chicago rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?
12 of 44 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $139,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $758,800 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.