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BLSSalary

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary (2025)

Based on 14,100 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$373,570
$179.60/hr
Annual Median
$358,550
$172.38/hr
Bottom 10%
$84,170
$40.46/hr
Top 10%
$659,290
$316.97/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$84,170
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$180,610
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$358,550
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$530,700
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$659,290

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$84K

25th

$181K

Median

$359K

75th

$531K

90th

$659K

Highest Paying States for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
Missouri$624,070
Minnesota$592,220
Arizona$542,140
Wisconsin$535,750
Mississippi$523,450
West Virginia$522,050
Montana$509,240
Georgia$503,390
Washington$464,800
Florida$462,360

Geographic Salary Variation

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Missouri at an average of $624,070 per year, while Florida has an average of $462,360 — a difference of $161,710. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 14,100 workers were employed as Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatrics in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations. The annual mean wage of $373,570 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 29-1242

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($84,170) represents entry-level or part-time Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatrics, while the 90th percentile ($659,290) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($358,550) is the midpoint — half of all Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatrics earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.