Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric earn a median $239,200+ a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$239,200+
BLS top-coded wage
Range
$84,170 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
14,100
across the U.S.
Why does it say $239,200+? The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish exact wages above $239,200 a year — it reports them only as “$239,200 or more.” That means the typical orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric earns at least this much, and many earn considerably more. In 3 states the median falls below the cap and is shown exactly in the state table below.
What orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric do
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.0% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 400
- Self-employed
- 6%
Employment of orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric is projected to grow 4.0% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$251,858
per year · effective tax rate 29.8%
$20,988Monthly
$10,494Twice a month
$9,687Every 2 weeks
$121.09Hourly
- Federal income tax$88,627
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$6,626
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$251,858
Marginal rate: 35% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $84,170 | $40.47 | $68,044 |
| 25th percentile | $180,610 | $86.83 | $134,713 |
| Median (50th) | $358,550+ | $172.38 | $251,858 |
| 75th percentile | $530,700+ | $255.14 | $359,710 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $659,290+ | $316.97 | $440,220 |
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $239,200+ | — | $512,845 | $114,340 – $239,200+ | — |
| West Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $373,835 | $64,120 – $239,200+ | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $239,200+ | — | $351,404 | $78,800 – $239,200+ | 290 |
| Montana | $239,200+ | — | $348,255 | $207,000 – $239,200+ | — |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | — | $363,656 | $237,990 – $239,200+ | 110 |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | — | $375,354 | $69,970 – $239,200+ | 80 |
| Washington | $239,200+ | — | $373,875 | $181,940 – $239,200+ | 290 |
| Mississippi | $239,200+ | — | $347,091 | $209,620 – $239,200+ | — |
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | — | $318,403 | $79,080 – $239,200+ | 320 |
| Oklahoma | $239,200+ | — | $336,008 | $156,300 – $239,200+ | 30 |
| Nebraska | $239,200+ | — | $323,121 | $219,210 – $239,200+ | 200 |
| Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $300,427 | $151,810 – $239,200+ | 170 |
| Georgia | $239,200+ | — | $300,681 | $238,050 – $239,200+ | 490 |
| Florida | $239,200+ | — | $324,031 | $228,800 – $239,200+ | 580 |
| Illinois | $239,200+ | — | $273,508 | $115,310 – $239,200+ | 170 |
| New York | $239,200+ | — | $261,563 | $77,150 – $239,200+ | 1,450 |
| Michigan | $239,200+ | — | $268,932 | $81,050 – $239,200+ | 200 |
| Massachusetts | $239,200+ | — | $253,608 | $200,220 – $239,200+ | — |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | — | $252,436 | $180,610 – $239,200+ | 410 |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | — | $238,152 | $87,640 – $239,200+ | 240 |
| New Jersey | $239,200+ | — | $221,574 | $215,640 – $239,200+ | 420 |
| Tennessee | $239,200+ | — | $231,165 | $139,100 – $239,200+ | 180 |
| Alabama | $239,200+ | — | $214,606 | $114,990 – $239,200+ | 380 |
| North Carolina | $239,200+ | — | $217,577 | $75,510 – $239,200+ | 560 |
| Ohio | $239,200+ | — | $221,774 | $67,300 – $239,200+ | 500 |
| Kansas | $239,200+ | — | $205,874 | $140,160 – $239,200+ | — |
| Arkansas | $239,200+ | — | $181,345 | $155,250 – $239,200+ | 350 |
| California | $239,200+ | — | $162,800 | $80,660 – $239,200+ | — |
| Alaska | $239,200+ | — | $176,092 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 30 |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $172,687 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 40 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | — | $154,712 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 140 |
| South Carolina | $239,200+ | — | $162,897 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 100 |
| South Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $176,092 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| Utah | $239,200+ | — | $166,294 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 80 |
| Vermont | $239,200+ | — | $161,699 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 50 |
| Texas | $200,780 | — | $149,501 | $75,580 – $239,200+ | 490 |
| Iowa | $189,410 | — | $134,486 | $124,510 – $239,200+ | 260 |
| Indiana | $177,710 | — | $127,518 | $177,710 – $239,200+ | 500 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.5% |
| Pediatric Surgeon | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.6% |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Dermatologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.8% |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Radiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric make?
The national median salary for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric is at least $239,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,170 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric the most?
Missouri has the highest median pay at $239,200+.
How many orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric are there in the U.S.?
About 14,100 people work as orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric nationwide.