Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in the U.S. is $358,550 ($172.38 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $358,550
- Mean annual wage
- $373,570
- Median hourly wage
- $172.38
- Employment
- 14,100
14,100 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,170 | $40.46 |
| 25th percentile | $180,610 | $86.83 |
| Median (50th) | $358,550 | $172.38 |
| 75th percentile | $530,700 | $255.15 |
| 90th percentile | $659,290 | $316.97 |
Highest-paying states for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $842,800 | — |
| West Virginia | $597,740 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $572,060 | 290 |
| Montana | $560,820 | — |
| Arizona | $558,970 | 110 |
| New Hampshire | $555,670 | 80 |
| Washington | $553,310 | 290 |
| Mississippi | $544,130 | — |
| Minnesota | $537,830 | 320 |
| Oklahoma | $530,070 | 30 |
Lowest-paying states
- Indiana: $177,710 median annual wage
- Iowa: $189,410 median annual wage
- Texas: $200,780 median annual wage
- California: $253,430 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $262,470 median annual wage
About this occupation
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral or professional degree | 100.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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