Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric salary
What orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$358,550$172.38 per hour
Average pay$373,570$179.60 per hour
Middle half earn$180,610 – $530,700Top 10%: $659,290+
Jobs14,100Employed nationwide
Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $324,570 | $156.04 | 380 | 0.18 |
| Alaska | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 30 | 0.1 |
| Arizona | $558,970 | $268.73 | 110 | 0.03 |
| Arkansas | $262,470 | $126.19 | 350 | 0.27 |
| California | $253,430 | $121.84 | – | – |
| Colorado | $385,410 | $185.30 | 410 | 0.14 |
| Florida | $473,750 | $227.76 | 580 | 0.06 |
| Georgia | $474,820 | $228.28 | 490 | 0.1 |
| Hawaii | – | – | 50 | 0.08 |
| Illinois | $426,580 | $205.09 | 170 | 0.03 |
| Indiana | $177,710 | $85.44 | 500 | 0.16 |
| Iowa | $189,410 | $91.06 | 260 | 0.17 |
| Kansas | $311,630 | $149.82 | – | – |
| Maine | – | – | 150 | 0.23 |
| Massachusetts | $392,300 | $188.60 | – | – |
| Michigan | $413,450 | $198.77 | 200 | 0.05 |
| Minnesota | $537,830 | $258.57 | 320 | 0.11 |
| Mississippi | $544,130 | $261.60 | – | – |
| Missouri | $842,800 | $405.19 | – | – |
| Montana | $560,820 | $269.62 | – | – |
| Nebraska | $507,770 | $244.12 | 200 | 0.2 |
| New Hampshire | $555,670 | $267.15 | 80 | 0.12 |
| New Jersey | $341,430 | $164.15 | 420 | 0.1 |
| New York | $414,290 | $199.18 | 1,450 | 0.15 |
| North Carolina | $323,630 | $155.59 | 560 | 0.11 |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 40 | 0.09 |
| Ohio | $323,480 | $155.52 | 500 | 0.09 |
| Oklahoma | $530,070 | $254.84 | 30 | 0.02 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 140 | 0.07 |
| Pennsylvania | $354,020 | $170.20 | 240 | 0.04 |
| South Carolina | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 100 | 0.05 |
| South Dakota | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – | – |
| Tennessee | $325,520 | $156.50 | 180 | 0.06 |
| Texas | $200,780 | $96.53 | 490 | 0.04 |
| Utah | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 80 | 0.05 |
| Vermont | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 50 | 0.17 |
| Virginia | $478,710 | $230.15 | 170 | 0.04 |
| Washington | $553,310 | $266.01 | 290 | 0.08 |
| West Virginia | $597,740 | $287.38 | 120 | 0.17 |
| Wisconsin | $572,060 | $275.03 | 290 | 0.1 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $666,930 | 100 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $576,130 | 180 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $572,910 | 140 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $534,820 | 130 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $529,890 | 50 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $524,350 | 120 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $446,510 | 50 |
| Worcester, MA | $391,930 | 60 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $341,810 | 130 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $341,430 | 1,520 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $325,520 | 60 |
| Cleveland, OH | $323,480 | 100 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $256,240 | 80 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $239,200+ | 400 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $239,200+ | 90 |
Metro areas with the most orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,520 | $341,430 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 400 | $239,200+ |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 230 | $204,290 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 180 | $576,130 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 150 | $83,160 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 140 | $572,910 |
| Boulder, CO | 130 | $211,600 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 130 | $534,820 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 130 | $341,810 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 120 | $239,200+ |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 120 | $524,350 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 120 | $239,200+ |
| Cleveland, OH | 100 | $323,480 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 100 | $666,930 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 90 | $239,200+ |
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Questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon, except pediatric make?
The median pay for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in the U.S. was $358,550 a year ($172.38 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $180,610 and $530,700.
Which states pay orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric the most?
The highest pay was in Missouri ($842,800), West Virginia ($597,740), Wisconsin ($572,060), Montana ($560,820), Arizona ($558,970). The lowest was in Indiana ($177,710), Iowa ($189,410), Texas ($200,780).
How many orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric are there in the U.S.?
About 14,100 people were employed as orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.