Top 15 cities for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric by average salary
| Springfield, MO | $710,930 |
|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | $602,360 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $546,970 |
| Dallas, TX | $546,600 |
| Seattle, WA | $506,820 |
| Omaha, NE | $498,610 |
| Tampa, FL | $471,060 |
| Portland, OR | $460,250 |
| Chicago, IL | $450,930 |
| Allentown, PA | $434,770 |
| Miami, FL | $425,660 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $400,070 |
| Charlotte, NC | $391,900 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $388,490 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $382,590 |
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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary by state
Missouri pays orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) the most statewide, $624,070 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $624,070 | $842,800 | n/a | 1 | $710,930 | $710,930 |
| Nevada | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $602,360 | $602,360 |
| Minnesota | $592,220 | $537,830 | 320 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $542,140 | $558,970 | 110 | 1 | $546,970 | $546,970 |
| Wisconsin | $535,750 | $572,060 | 290 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $523,450 | $544,130 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $522,050 | $597,740 | 120 | 1 | $350,510 | $350,510 |
| Montana | $509,240 | $560,820 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $503,390 | $474,820 | 490 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $464,800 | $553,310 | 290 | 1 | $506,820 | $506,820 |
| Florida | $462,360 | $473,750 | 580 | 2 | $471,060 | $425,660 |
| Oregon | n/a | n/a | 140 | 1 | $460,250 | $460,250 |
| Nebraska | $456,110 | $507,770 | 200 | 2 | $498,610 | $343,960 |
| New Hampshire | $441,460 | $555,670 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $432,290 | $478,710 | 170 | 1 | $388,490 | $388,490 |
| Michigan | $420,390 | $413,450 | 200 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $419,180 | $530,070 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $409,500 | $426,580 | 170 | 1 | $450,930 | $450,930 |
| Colorado | $374,610 | $385,410 | 410 | 1 | $317,330 | $317,330 |
| North Carolina | $372,620 | $323,630 | 560 | 1 | $391,900 | $391,900 |
| Massachusetts | $368,800 | $392,300 | n/a | 2 | $368,470 | $368,390 |
| New York | $364,520 | $414,290 | 1,450 | 3 | $347,610 | $235,920 |
| Pennsylvania | $363,580 | $354,020 | 240 | 2 | $434,770 | $400,070 |
| Texas | $363,410 | $200,780 | 490 | 2 | $546,600 | $264,960 |
| New Jersey | $347,890 | $341,430 | 420 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $346,060 | $346,060 |
| Tennessee | $341,820 | $325,520 | 180 | 1 | $370,050 | $370,050 |
| Arkansas | $332,090 | $262,470 | 350 | 1 | $293,670 | $293,670 |
| Kansas | $307,370 | $311,630 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $299,520 | $323,480 | 500 | 3 | $382,590 | $137,210 |
| Iowa | $294,930 | $189,410 | 260 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $287,150 | $324,570 | 380 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $264,890 | $177,710 | 500 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $258,550 | $253,430 | n/a | 3 | $279,130 | $250,720 |
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MO | $710,930 | $869,540 | $341.79 | n/a |
| Las Vegas, NV | $602,360 | $726,990 | $289.59 | n/a |
| Phoenix, AZ | $546,970 | $558,970 | $262.96 | n/a |
| Dallas, TX | $546,600 | $666,930 | $262.79 | 100 |
| Seattle, WA | $506,820 | $576,130 | $243.66 | 180 |
| Omaha, NE | $498,610 | $534,820 | $239.72 | 130 |
| Tampa, FL | $471,060 | $523,610 | $226.47 | n/a |
| Portland, OR | $460,250 | $524,350 | $221.27 | 120 |
| Chicago, IL | $450,930 | $446,510 | $216.79 | 50 |
| Allentown, PA | $434,770 | $529,890 | $209.03 | 50 |
| Miami, FL | $425,660 | $396,920 | $204.65 | n/a |
| Philadelphia, PA | $400,070 | $341,810 | $192.34 | 130 |
| Charlotte, NC | $391,900 | $572,910 | $188.41 | 140 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $388,490 | $478,700 | $186.78 | n/a |
| Cincinnati, OH | $382,590 | $334,250 | $183.94 | n/a |
| Memphis, TN | $370,050 | $325,520 | $177.91 | 60 |
| Boston, MA | $368,470 | $392,300 | $177.15 | n/a |
| Worcester, MA | $368,390 | $391,930 | $177.11 | 60 |
| Morgantown, WV | $350,510 | $71,800 | $168.51 | 50 |
| New York, NY | $347,610 | $341,430 | $167.12 | 1,520 |
| Lexington, KY | $346,060 | $256,240 | $166.37 | 80 |
| Lincoln, NE | $343,960 | $365,830 | $165.36 | 40 |
| Boulder, CO | $317,330 | $211,600 | $152.56 | 130 |
| Cleveland, OH | $304,020 | $323,480 | $146.16 | 100 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $293,670 | $269,990 | $141.19 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $279,130 | $312,610 | $134.20 | n/a |
| Rochester, NY | $270,740 | $77,150 | $130.17 | 90 |
| Houston, TX | $264,960 | $83,160 | $127.39 | 150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $258,190 | $203,890 | $124.13 | n/a |
| San Diego, CA | $250,720 | $204,290 | $120.54 | 230 |
| Albany, NY | $235,920 | $75,720 | $113.43 | 30 |
| Dayton, OH | $137,210 | $70,610 | $65.97 | 50 |
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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary: questions
Where do orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) make the most money?
In Springfield, MO, with an average of $710,930 a year, among the 32 metro areas we cover.
What is the average orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) salary in the U.S.?
$373,570 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $358,550, so half of orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) earn more than that and half less.
What salary should orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) nationwide earn between $180,610 (25th percentile) and $530,700 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) the most?
Missouri, with a statewide average of $624,070 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) pay the lowest?
Dayton, OH, at $137,210 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1242.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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