How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in Tennessee?
$325,500a year
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee. That is $156.50 an hour or $27,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $156.50
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $139,100Median: $325,500Highest 10%: $472,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $139,100 | $66.88 | |
| 25th | $212,700 | $102.25 | |
| Median | $325,500 | $156.50 | |
| 75th | $413,100 | $198.62 | |
| 90th | $472,500 | $227.18 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $325,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for orthopedic surgeons.
| 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 |
| 25. Ohio | $323,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $156.50 ($325,500 a year).
Do orthopedic surgeons make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $325,500 against $358,600 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?
Tennessee ranks 22 of 38 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays orthopedic surgeons the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $325,500 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.