How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in New Jersey?
$341,400a year
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey. That is $164.15 an hour or $28,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $164.15
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $215,600Median: $341,400Highest 10%: $593,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $215,600 | $103.67 | |
| 25th | $269,600 | $129.59 | |
| Median | $341,400 | $164.15 | |
| 75th | $341,400 | $164.15 | |
| 90th | $593,700 | $285.42 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $529,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $341,800 |
| New York, NY | $341,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for orthopedic surgeons.
| 18. Massachusetts | $392,300 |
| 19. Colorado | $385,400 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $354,000 |
| 21. New Jersey | $341,400 |
| 22. Tennessee | $325,500 |
| 23. Alabama | $324,600 |
| 24. North Carolina | $323,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $164.15 ($341,400 a year).
Do orthopedic surgeons make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $341,400 against $358,600 nationally, 5% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?
New Jersey ranks 21 of 38 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays orthopedic surgeons the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $529,900 a year.
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.