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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary by State

Median annual wage from the latest BLS Occupational Employment Statistics release. Hover any state for the cost-of-living adjusted figure. Click to open the full state breakdown.

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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric — median wage by state

  • Missouri: $842,800, COL-adjusted $928,194
  • West Virginia: $597,740, COL-adjusted $667,866
  • Wisconsin: $572,060, COL-adjusted $607,928
  • Montana: $560,820, COL-adjusted $592,833
  • Arizona: $558,970, COL-adjusted $555,084
  • New Hampshire: $555,670, COL-adjusted $533,273
  • Washington: $553,310, COL-adjusted $517,112
  • Mississippi: $544,130, COL-adjusted $625,437
  • Minnesota: $537,830, COL-adjusted $545,467
  • Oklahoma: $530,070, COL-adjusted $603,724
  • Nebraska: $507,770, COL-adjusted $563,563
  • Virginia: $478,710, COL-adjusted $473,501
  • Georgia: $474,820, COL-adjusted $493,063
  • Florida: $473,750, COL-adjusted $458,172
  • Illinois: $426,580, COL-adjusted $426,580
  • New York: $414,290, COL-adjusted $383,957
  • Michigan: $413,450, COL-adjusted $429,782
  • Massachusetts: $392,300, COL-adjusted $370,794
  • Colorado: $385,410, COL-adjusted $373,822
  • Pennsylvania: $354,020, COL-adjusted $362,725
  • New Jersey: $341,430, COL-adjusted $313,814
  • Tennessee: $325,520, COL-adjusted $354,211
  • Alabama: $324,570, COL-adjusted $365,507
  • North Carolina: $323,630, COL-adjusted $343,192
  • Ohio: $323,480, COL-adjusted $348,578
  • Kansas: $311,630, COL-adjusted $345,871
  • Arkansas: $262,470, COL-adjusted $302,037
  • California: $253,430, COL-adjusted $228,934
  • Texas: $200,780, COL-adjusted $206,777
  • Iowa: $189,410, COL-adjusted $215,729
  • Indiana: $177,710, COL-adjusted $190,472
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Highest- and lowest-paying states for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric

Ranked by median annual wage from the BLS 2025 release. The full sortable list is above; these are the extremes.

Highest-paying
  1. 1. Missouri$842,800
  2. 2. West Virginia$597,740
  3. 3. Wisconsin$572,060
  4. 4. Montana$560,820
  5. 5. Arizona$558,970
Lowest-paying
  1. Indiana$177,710
  2. Iowa$189,410
  3. Texas$200,780
  4. California$253,430
  5. Arkansas$262,470

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary in the United States?
The US median wage for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric is $358,215 per year (BLS, 2025). Half earn more and half earn less.
Which state pays Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric the most?
Missouri pays Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric the most, with a median of $842,800, followed by West Virginia ($597,740). The lowest median is in Indiana at $177,710.
How much do Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salaries vary by state?
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric median pay ranges from $177,710 to $842,800 across the 50 states and DC — a spread largely explained by cost of living and local demand. The table below ranks every state.
Are Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric jobs growing?
BLS projects a +4.1% change in Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric employment from 2024 to 2034 — about as fast as average.