Salary of an Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic surgeons treat many problems of the musculoskeletal system, both surgical and non-surgical. Some common problems treated are back or spinal surgery, joint replacements and repairing a fracture. Their salaries are dependent on their location, years of experience, what type of facility they practice in and their specialty.

• In the United States, the average salary of an orthopedic surgeon is $308,798.




• Based on different levels of experience, their salary per year is:

  
  
  

  • 1-2 years: $256,000

  
  

  • 3 years or more: $342,000

  
  

  • Maximum: $670,000

Orthopedic surgeons specializing in one particular area of the body have different salary levels per year based on their experience:

Foot and Ankle

• 1-2 years: $228,000




• 3 years or more: $392,000




• Maximum: $791,000

Hand/Elbow/Shoulder

• 1-2 years: $288,000




• 3 years or more: $459,000




• Maximum: $770,000

Hip/Joint Replacement

• 1-2 years: $330,000




• 3 or more years: $491,000




• Maximum: $715,000

Back/Spine Surgery

• 1-2 years: $398,000




• 3 years or more: $670,000




• Maximum: $1,352,000

Sports Medicine

• 1-2 years: $266,000




• 3 years or more: $479,000




• Maximum: $762,000