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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary

The BLS estimates 14,100 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $358,550 (May 2025, SOC 29-1242). Across 2 metros with published figures, medians range from $204,290 in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA to $341,430 in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ.

ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS, EXCEPT PEDIATRIC · UNITED STATES · BLS
BLS · UNITED STATES · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$84,170P25$180,610MEDIAN$358,550P75$530,700P90$659,290
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HIGHEST-PAYING METROS

  1. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$341,430 · 1,520 jobs
  2. San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$204,290 · 230 jobs

LARGEST METROS

  1. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$341,430 · 1,520 jobs
  2. San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$204,290 · 230 jobs

EMPLOYERS WITH THE MOST VISA-SPONSORED FILINGS FOR THIS JOB

ALL METROS (A–Z)

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Questions

What is the median Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary in the U.S.?

$358,550 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $180,610–$530,700.

Where do Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric earn the most?

Highest metro medians: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($341,430), San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA ($204,290). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.