Orthopedic Surgeon Salary
Across 366 live Orthopedic Surgeon Salary listings, median advertised pay is $691K (75th percentile $750K), based on the 100 that state a salary; 9% are remote or telehealth, 13% state no call; the employers with the most openings are Concentra (38), Dane Street (17), Tenet Healthcare (17).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 24, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 100 roles pay ~$691k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Physician - Orthopedic Surgery - Sports Medicine
Physician -Orthopedic Surgeon (St. Francis)
University of Kansas Health SystemTopeka, KS
Orthopedic Trained Foot and Ankle Physician
Physician - Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
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Physician Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Advertised-pay benchmarks and work-life-balance scores across 51 states with enough physician listings to measure. Pay uses weighted monthly permanent-position medians over 13 calendar months where available, with cohort-median fallbacks—not pooled medians or a salary survey. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) · State-level price index; city and metro figures may differ.
Tile positions are approximate, not geographic boundaries. Selection adds an outline without changing the metric color. Work-life scores describe listings, not surveyed clinician burnout.
Montana leads at $411k, against a $308k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Rhode Island (5.9/10), Utah (5.7/10), Wyoming (5.5/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $411k | $408k | 5.4/10 | 196 |
| Kentucky | $385k | $410k | 5.2/10 | 385 |
| New Hampshire | $385k | $369k | 5.0/10 | 325 |
| Alaska | $384k | $375k | 5.0/10 | 94 |
| North Dakota | $380k | $416k | 4.8/10 | 224 |
| Delaware | $371k | $347k | 4.9/10 | 238 |
| Iowa | $365k | $400k | 4.8/10 | 505 |
| Utah | $349k | $337k | 5.7/10 | 425 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $340k | $311k | 5.3/10 | 1353 |
| Idaho | $338k | $334k | 4.5/10 | 213 |
| Wyoming | $338k | $364k | 5.5/10 | 91 |
| Nevada | $331k | $331k | 5.3/10 | 345 |
| Texas | $330k | $340k | 5.4/10 | 3252 |
| Indiana | $328k | $341k | 4.4/10 | 751 |
| Wisconsin | $325k | $327k | 5.0/10 | 878 |
| Arizona | $324k | $314k | 5.1/10 | 976 |
| Oklahoma | $321k | $349k | 4.7/10 | 645 |
| Illinois | $320k | $304k | 4.7/10 | 2390 |
| Washington | $316k | $296k | 5.1/10 | 1185 |
| Rhode Island | $316k | $291k | 5.9/10 | 260 |
| Pennsylvania | $316k | $314k | 5.5/10 | 2806 |
| New Jersey | $312k | $269k | 4.9/10 | 1092 |
| Oregon | $311k | $271k | 4.8/10 | 733 |
| California | $310k | $254k | 4.7/10 | 5662 |
| Tennessee | $310k | $337k | 5.4/10 | 873 |
| Maine | $308k | $294k | 5.0/10 | 244 |
| Arkansas | $306k | $338k | 4.9/10 | 169 |
| Mississippi | $305k | $335k | 4.9/10 | 211 |
| Georgia | $302k | $297k | 5.0/10 | 1430 |
| Virginia | $301k | $281k | 4.9/10 | 1647 |
| Missouri | $300k | $315k | 5.1/10 | 900 |
| South Carolina | $298k | $298k | 4.5/10 | 1041 |
| Connecticut | $297k | $267k | 4.6/10 | 672 |
| Florida | $296k | $287k | 5.0/10 | 3056 |
| Colorado | $292k | $271k | 5.4/10 | 1786 |
| South Dakota | $292k | $329k | 3.8/10 | 223 |
| New Mexico | $289k | $295k | 5.4/10 | 557 |
| Michigan | $287k | $286k | 4.4/10 | 1268 |
| Ohio | $287k | $298k | 4.9/10 | 1463 |
| Vermont | $283k | $264k | 4.4/10 | 131 |
| Massachusetts | $283k | $254k | 4.9/10 | 1389 |
| Louisiana | $281k | $309k | 4.5/10 | 654 |
| Alabama | $280k | $300k | 5.1/10 | 444 |
| New York | $276k | $238k | 5.2/10 | 2610 |
| Hawaii | $272k | $220k | 5.0/10 | 80 |
| Kansas | $272k | $285k | 5.1/10 | 347 |
| Nebraska | $270k | $284k | 4.4/10 | 156 |
| West Virginia | $266k | $283k | 4.1/10 | 708 |
| Maryland | $266k | $238k | 4.9/10 | 1070 |
| District of Columbia | $261k | $216k | 5.1/10 | 238 |
| North Carolina | $259k | $263k | 5.1/10 | 1261 |
Orthopedic Surgeon Salary: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.
| Measure | This page | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Pay trend | +3.0% vs prior quarter | — |
| Most openings | Concentra (38), Dane Street (17), Tenet Healthcare (17) | —employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Up Lift (gold, 95/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
| Sign-on bonus stated | 26% of listings | median $50k · 11% offer loan repaymentof 366 live listings on this page |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, Market Pulse; updated Oct 24, 2026.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for Orthopedic Surgeon Salary is $105K, trending up 3.0% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 51,229+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Orthopedic Surgeon Salary.
How much do physicians earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physicians. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid physician jobs available?
Some physicians roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physician jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physician role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 50% with no on-call and 50% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physicians right now?
Employers currently hiring for physician roles include Sanford Health, University of Kansas Health System, Surgery Partners, Logan Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physician jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 366 physicians positions listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Orthopedic Surgeon Salary
Concentra38 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Dane Street17 open roles here · WLB 90/100
Tenet Healthcare17 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Sutter Health15 open roles here · WLB 40/100
Healthcare United13 open roles here · WLB 56/100
Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine10 open roles here · WLB 61/100
Adelphi Staffing8 open roles here · WLB 49/100Healthcare Recruitment Counselors8 open roles here · WLB 75/100