How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in Portland?
$524,400a year
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $252.09 an hour or $43,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $252.09
- Vs. national median
- +46%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 44
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $187,800Median: $524,400Highest 10%: $617,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $187,800 | $90.31 | |
| 25th | $356,100 | $171.18 | |
| Median | $524,400 | $252.09 | |
| 75th | $593,800 | $285.50 | |
| 90th | $617,000 | $296.62 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $252.09 ($524,400 a year).
Do orthopedic surgeons make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $524,400 against $358,600 nationally, 46% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $239,200, so Portland pays 119% more.
Where does Portland rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?
9 of 44 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $187,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $617,000 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.