How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in Phoenix?
$559,000a year
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $268.74 an hour or $46,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $268.74
- Vs. national median
- +56%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 44
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $238,000Median: $559,000Highest 10%: $826,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $238,000 | $114.42 | |
| 25th | $559,000 | $268.74 | |
| Median | $559,000 | $268.74 | |
| 75th | $559,000 | $268.74 | |
| 90th | $826,900 | $397.53 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $268.74 ($559,000 a year).
Do orthopedic surgeons make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $559,000 against $358,600 nationally, 56% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $559,000, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?
6 of 44 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $238,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $826,900 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.