Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in Ohio

Orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) in Ohio earn the most in Cincinnati (average $382,590 a year) and the least in Dayton ($137,210), across the 3 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) average at $299,520 and the median at $323,480 for 500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $373,570.

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric average salary by city in Ohio

Cincinnati$382,590
Cleveland$304,020
Dayton$137,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cincinnati	$382,590	$334,250	$334,240	$249,947	95
Cleveland	$304,020	$323,480	$79,680	$202,169	94
Dayton	$137,210	$70,610	$64,850	$98,281	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary in other states

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

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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