What orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).
a year, or $188.60 an hour. That is 9% more than the national median of $358,550.
The middle half of orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in Massachusetts earn $386,670 to $392,300.
Massachusetts pays orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric more than 20 of the other 37 states. Highest: Missouri ($842,800).
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric employed in Massachusetts.
Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.
| Area | Pay a year | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $188.43 | 60 | |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $188.61 | – |
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in Massachusetts earned a median of $392,300 a year ($188.60 an hour) in May 2025, 9% more than the national median of $358,550. The middle half earned $386,670 to $392,300.
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $392,300.
Massachusetts ranks #18 of 38 states for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric pay. Missouri pays the most, at $842,800 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.