Orthopedic surgeons working in the United States typically earn salaries in the range from $144,771 to $546,130 a year including bonuses and profit sharing according to the salary information provided by Payscale.
The annual bonuses for this profession can amount to up to $85,000, and earnings from profit sharing are generally in the range between $3,945 and $126,709 a year.
Orthopedic surgeons with the Board Certified Surgery certification typically report an annual salary in the range between $125,028 and $498,135, and those with a certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery are generally paid between $207,229 and $525,000 annually according to Payscale.
Men generally earn more than women: male orthopedic surgeons typically earn between $142,980 and $534,033 annually, while their female counterparts report yearly salaries in the range from $50,335 to $430,812 according to Payscale’s salary data.
Average salary
The average salary for orthopedic surgeons employed in the United States is $333,668 a year according to Payscale, $521,000 a year according to the staffing firm Merritt Hawkins, $515,581 a year according to Jackson & Cooker, $316,959 a year according to Jobstat, and $425,000 a year according to HealthcareWorkerSalary.com, with the best paid surgeons making $665,000 a year or more, and those with the lowest annual salary earning $254,000 or less.
The median yearly salary for orthopedic surgeons varies depending on area of specialty among other factors. Professionals who specialize in pediatric orthopedic surgery earn $425,000 a year on average, those specializing in hand surgery make about $476,039 annually, and those specializing in trauma surgery earn an average annual pay of $424,555. Professionals specializing in joint surgery and replacements earn $605,953 a year on average, and orthopedic spinal surgeons have an average annual salary of $688,503 according to the salary information provided by the American Medical Group Association (AMGA).
Starting salary
The starting salary for orthopedic surgeons employed in the United States who are in their first year on the job are generally in the range from $72,719 to $410,512 a year according to the salary data provided by Payscale. These professionals are typically paid $11,478 a year in bonuses.
Recruitment agency Profiles reports an average starting salary of $315,000 a year for orthopedic surgeons, with professionals specializing in pediatrics earning $318,000 on average in their first year, and those specializing in spine surgery being offered an average starting salary of $465,000 a year.
Salary range
Orthopedic surgeon salaries vary depending on a number of factors. Years of professional experience is one of the major ones. Orthopedic surgeons with 1 to 4 years of experience typically earn between $130,000 and $445,435 annually, and those with 5 to 9 years report a yearly income in the range from $132,767 to $591,818. Professionals with 10 to 19 years of experience are generally paid between $163,865 and $520,430 a year, while those with 20 or more years of experience under their belt earn between $118,922 and $510,368 annually according to Payscale’s salary figures.
An orthopedic surgeon’s salary also depends on hospital setting. Surgeons working at general hospitals typically make between $119,033 and $567,137 annually, and those employed at private practices and physicians’ offices are generally paid between $197,895 and $503,187 a year.
Professionals working in ambulatory care and surgery centers earn between $100,000 and $493,550 a year, while those employed by the military report an annual salary in the range from $110,000 to $325,000.
Orthopedic surgeon salaries also vary depending on industry. Surgeons working in the health care sector generally report earnings in the range from $120,401 to $507,219 a year. Those employed at general medical and surgical hospitals typically make between $108,463 and $690,428 a year, surgeons working at medical offices earn between $228,077 and $473,436 annually, and professionals working in outpatient surgery report an annual income in the range from $251,395 to $492,877. Surgeons working at orthopedists’ offices typically earn between $152,679 and $509,064 a year, and those employed at hospitals are paid between $148,203 and $531,980 a year according to the salary information provided by Payscale.
Salary by state
Orthopedic surgeons’ annual pay can vary significantly from state to state. Professionals working in California generally earn between $120,805 and $587,228 annually, those based in New York make between $76,596 and $587,228 a year, and surgeons employed in Texas are typically paid between $100,671 and $485,850 annually.
Orthopedic surgeons working in Florida generally have salaries in the range from $133,955 to $674,475 a year, and those employed in Pennsylvania make between $132,500 and $450,000 annually. Professionals based in Ohio typically report an annual income in the range from $80,537 to $499,130, while those working in Georgia are generally paid between $162,337 and $498,331 a year according to the salary information provided by Payscale.
Salary by city
Orthopedic surgeons’ income also varies from city to city. Professionals employed in New York typically make between $41,217 and $639,923 a year, those based in Atlanta are paid between $157,046 and $496,647 annually, and surgeons living in Los Angeles generally report salaries in the range from $235,115 to $432,000 a year.
Orthopedic surgeons employed in San Francisco typically earn between $157,500 and $375,000 annually, and those working in San Diego make between $150,000 and $522,500 a year. Professionals based in Indianapolis are generally paid between $153,000 and $275,000 annually, and those employed in Denver typically earn an annual salary in the range from $103,382 to $525,045 according to Payscale’s salary figures.
Benefits
Along with basic salary, bonuses, earnings from profit sharing and, in some instances, commissions, orthopedic surgeons also get a variety of benefits, and their benefits packages can sometimes reflect their annual pay. Professionals who get 401(k) plans typically earn between $126,045 and $505,495 a year, those who get malpractice and liability insurance are generally paid between $195,066 and $493,617 annually, and surgeons who get life and disability insurance report an annual salary in the range from $142,031 to $503,102.
Orthopedic surgeons who get paid holidays and vacations as part of their benefits package are typically paid between $162,699 and $501,390 a year, while those who get paid sick leave report yearly earnings in the range from $119,599 to $507,695. Surgeons who get cell phones typically earn between $153,193 and $562,761 annually, and those who get reimbursement for professional training, tuition, certification, or education earn annual salaries in the range from $121,462 to $503,362 according to the salary data provided by Payscale.
The most popular benefits among orthopedic surgeons employed in the U.S. are 401(k) plans, malpractice and liability insurance, life and disability insurance, paid vacations and holidays, paid sick leave, and cell phone.
Salary per hour
Orthopedic surgeons with the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) typically report being paid an hourly wage in the range from $45 to $104 according to Payscale. Professionals working at hospitals generally earn between $59 and $104 per hour.
The median hourly wage for orthopedic surgeons provided by HealthcareworkerSalary.com is $204, with the top earning surgeons making $319 or more per hour, and those with the lowest annual income earning $122 or less. Most of these professionals typically earn between $161 and $264 per hour.
Jobstat reports an average hourly rate for this occupation to be $157.61, with the highest rate recorded being $278.26 per hour, and the lowest, $51.54 per hour.
Bonuses and profit sharing
Orthopedic surgeons’ yearly bonuses depend on a variety of factors, including years of professional experience. Surgeons with 1 to 4 years of experience are paid $17,500 a year on average in bonuses, and those with 5 to 9 years of experience get $5,034 annually on average. Professionals with 10 to 19 years of experience report being paid $15,000 a year in bonuses, and those with 20 or more years of experience under their belt get about $10,483 a year according to Payscale’s salary statistics.
Bonuses also vary depending on location. Orthopedic surgeons working in Virginia report getting $27,500 a year, and those employed in Florida and Pennsylvania are paid $20,000 a year on average in bonus money. Surgeons based in California get about $19,774 annually, and those working in New York are paid $17,500 a year on average. Professionals employed in Georgia report being paid $10,174 a year on average, while those working in Texas get $8,000 annually on average in bonuses.
Professional certification is another factor that can determine an orthopedic surgeon’s yearly bonus earnings. Professionals with the certification for Surgery of the Hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery get the top bonuses — $150,000 a year on average – while those with the certification for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine report getting $4,000 on average. Board Certified Surgeons are paid around $10,137 a year, and those with the qualification of Advanced Certified Doctor (SORSI) earn $5,500 annually on average in bonuses.
In terms of employer type, orthopedic surgeons working as contractors get the highest yearly bonuses — $75,000 a year on average – followed by those working for teams, who get about $62,500 annually, and surgeons working for the state or local government, who are paid about $52,500 a year in bonuses. Orthopedic surgeons employed by private practices report getting $17,500 annually on average, and those employed by universities and colleges are paid around $25,000 a year. Surgeons employed by companies get $14,740 on average in bonus money, and those who are self-employed get around $9,826 annually. Orthopedic surgeons working at hospitals report getting $9,863 on average, and those employed by the federal government typically get about $1,000 a year in bonuses according to Payscale’s salary data.
Contributions from profit sharing also vary depending on professional experience. Orthopedic surgeons with 1 to 4 years of experience get $23,000 annually on average, and those with 5 to 9 years of experience report earnings from profit sharing in the average amount of $49,132 a year. Professionals with 10 to 19 years of experience get about $47,932 a year, and those with 20 or more years of professional experience get $30,000 a year on average according to Payscale.
The average earnings from profit sharing also vary from state to state. Orthopedic surgeons employed in Florida typically get $48,980 a year, those based in Virginia are paid around $48,796 annually, and professionals working in California earn $37,500 a year on average. Surgeons employed in Missouri get about $35,000 a year, and those working in Tennessee report being paid around $4,250 annually according to Payscale’s salary statistics.
In terms of employer type, orthopedic surgeons who are self-employed report average earnings from profit sharing to be around $50,000 a year, those employed by private practices and firms are paid $44,000 annually on average, and surgeons working at hospitals get around $37,500 a year according to Payscale’s data.
Other income factors
Employer type is a significant factor that can affect an orthopedic surgeon’s annual salary. Professionals employed by hospitals typically make between $120,030 and $515,210 a year, those working at private practices are generally paid between $197,265 and $469,094 annually, and surgeons who are self-employed report an annual pay in the range from $103,042 to $528,506. Orthopedic surgeons employed by companies are generally paid between $191,681 and $617,421 a year, those working for the federal government typically make between $101,367 and $345,214 annually, and professionals employed by universities and colleges earn salaries in the range from $50,335 to $506,579 according to Payscale’s salary information.
Orthopedic surgeons’ yearly income can also vary depending on the size of the organization that employs them. Surgeons working for organizations with 1 to 9 employees generally report salaries in the range from $88,769 to $484,643 a year, and those working for organizations with 10 to 49 employees typically make between $204,257 and $489,357 a year. Professionals working for organizations with 200 to 599 employees are paid between $117,446 and $674,049 a year, and those working for organizations that employ 5,000 to 19,000 people generally have salaries in the range from $343,922 to $509,877 a year according to Payscale’s salary statistics.
In terms of specialization, professionals whose area of specialty is surgery report annual earnings in the range from $133,184 to $490,819, while those specializing in orthopaedics typically earn between $135,741 and $535,818 annually according to Payscale’s salary data.