How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in Dallas?
$666,900a year
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $320.64 an hour or $55,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $320.64
- Vs. national median
- +86%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 44
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $155,300Median: $666,900Highest 10%: $749,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $155,300 | $74.64 | |
| 25th | $414,400 | $199.23 | |
| Median | $666,900 | $320.64 | |
| 75th | $709,700 | $341.18 | |
| 90th | $749,400 | $360.31 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons.
| Houston, TX | $83,160 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $276,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $320.64 ($666,900 a year).
Do orthopedic surgeons make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $666,900 against $358,600 nationally, 86% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $200,800, so Dallas pays 232% more.
Where does Dallas rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?
3 of 44 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $155,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $749,400 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.