How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in Seattle?
$576,100a year
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $276.99 an hour or $48,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $276.99
- Vs. national median
- +61%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 44
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $172,300Median: $576,100Highest 10%: $713,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $172,300 | $82.83 | |
| 25th | $362,600 | $174.31 | |
| Median | $576,100 | $276.99 | |
| 75th | $579,200 | $278.48 | |
| 90th | $713,400 | $343.00 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons.
| Portland, OR | $524,400 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $307,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $276.99 ($576,100 a year).
Do orthopedic surgeons make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $576,100 against $358,600 nationally, 61% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $553,300, so Seattle pays 4% more.
Where does Seattle rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?
4 of 44 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $172,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $713,400 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.