How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in Milwaukee?
$239,200a year
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $115.00 an hour or $19,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.00
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 44
- Jobs in the area
- 90
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 Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons.
| Minneapolis, MN | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $115.00 ($239,200 a year).
Do orthopedic surgeons make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $239,200 against $358,600 nationally, 33% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $572,100, so Milwaukee pays 58% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?
29 of 44 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make starting out in Milwaukee?
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.