How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in Los Angeles?
$203,900a year
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $98.02 an hour or $16,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $98.02
- Vs. national median
- -43%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 44
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,660Median: $203,900Highest 10%: $457,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,660 | $38.78 | |
| 25th | $87,090 | $41.87 | |
| Median | $203,900 | $98.02 | |
| 75th | $457,000 | $219.72 | |
| 90th | $457,000 | $219.72 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons.
| Sacramento, CA | $312,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $204,300 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $98.02 ($203,900 a year).
Do orthopedic surgeons make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
No: $203,900 against $358,600 nationally, 43% less.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $253,400, so Los Angeles pays 20% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?
39 of 44 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $457,000 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.