Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $358,550 · Median hourly: $172.38 · Employment: 14,100
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,170 | $40.46 |
| 25th | $180,610 | $86.83 |
| Median | $358,550 | $172.38 |
| 75th | $530,700 | $255.15 |
| 90th | $659,290 | $316.97 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-1242
- Total U.S. employment: 14,100
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Across the United States, 14,100 orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $84,170, median pay is $358,550, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $659,290.
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $324,570 | $156.04 | -9.5% | 380 |
| Alaska | — | — | — | 30 |
| Arizona | $558,970 | $268.73 | +55.9% | 110 |
| Arkansas | $262,470 | $126.19 | -26.8% | 350 |
| California | $253,430 | $121.84 | -29.3% | 0 |
| Colorado | $385,410 | $185.30 | +7.5% | 410 |
| Florida | $473,750 | $227.76 | +32.1% | 580 |
| Georgia | $474,820 | $228.28 | +32.4% | 490 |
| Hawaii | — | — | — | 50 |
| Illinois | $426,580 | $205.09 | +19.0% | 170 |
| Indiana | $177,710 | $85.44 | -50.4% | 500 |
| Iowa | $189,410 | $91.06 | -47.2% | 260 |
| Kansas | $311,630 | $149.82 | -13.1% | 0 |
| Maine | — | — | — | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $392,300 | $188.60 | +9.4% | 0 |
| Michigan | $413,450 | $198.77 | +15.3% | 200 |
| Minnesota | $537,830 | $258.57 | +50.0% | 320 |
| Mississippi | $544,130 | $261.60 | +51.8% | 0 |
| Missouri | $842,800 | $405.19 | +135.1% | 0 |
| Montana | $560,820 | $269.62 | +56.4% | 0 |
| Nebraska | $507,770 | $244.12 | +41.6% | 200 |
| New Hampshire | $555,670 | $267.15 | +55.0% | 80 |
| New Jersey | $341,430 | $164.15 | -4.8% | 420 |
| New York | $414,290 | $199.18 | +15.5% | 1,450 |
| North Carolina | $323,630 | $155.59 | -9.7% | 560 |
| North Dakota | — | — | — | 40 |
| Ohio | $323,480 | $155.52 | -9.8% | 500 |
| Oklahoma | $530,070 | $254.84 | +47.8% | 30 |
| Oregon | — | — | — | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $354,020 | $170.20 | -1.3% | 240 |
| South Carolina | — | — | — | 100 |
| South Dakota | — | — | — | 0 |
| Tennessee | $325,520 | $156.50 | -9.2% | 180 |
| Texas | $200,780 | $96.53 | -44.0% | 490 |
| Utah | — | — | — | 80 |
| Vermont | — | — | — | 50 |
| Virginia | $478,710 | $230.15 | +33.5% | 170 |
| Washington | $553,310 | $266.01 | +54.3% | 290 |
| West Virginia | $597,740 | $287.38 | +66.7% | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $572,060 | $275.03 | +59.5% | 290 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric?
The median annual wage for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric is $358,550 ($172.38 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 14,100 orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $172.38. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.