How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in Sacramento?
$312,600a year
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $150.29 an hour or $26,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $150.29
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 44
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $94,820Median: $312,600Highest 10%: $561,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $94,820 | $45.59 | |
| 25th | $160,900 | $77.36 | |
| Median | $312,600 | $150.29 | |
| 75th | $313,600 | $150.79 | |
| 90th | $561,100 | $269.77 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons.
| San Diego, CA | $204,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $203,900 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
| Nurse Midwive | $191,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $150.29 ($312,600 a year).
Do orthopedic surgeons make more in Sacramento than the national average?
No: $312,600 against $358,600 nationally, 13% less.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $253,400, so Sacramento pays 23% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?
22 of 44 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $94,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $561,100 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.