Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric salary in California
What orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$253,430$121.84 per hour
vs U.S.−29%U.S. median $358,550
Middle half earn$103,450 – $363,050Top 10%: $457,010+
Jobs–In California
Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $204,290 | $98.22 | 230 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $203,890 | $98.03 | – |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $312,610 | $150.29 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric pay in similar states
Arkansas · $262,470 Alaska · $239,200+ North Dakota · $239,200+ Oregon · $239,200+ South Carolina · $239,200+ South Dakota · $239,200+
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon, except pediatric make in California?
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in California earned a median of $253,430 a year ($121.84 an hour) in May 2025, 29% less than the national median of $358,550. The middle half earned $103,450 to $363,050.
Where in California do orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA at $312,610.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.