Orthopedic Surgery salary (2026)
The median advertised Orthopedic Surgery salary is $468,000, with most listed pay between $267,500 and $725,000. Over the past quarter, Orthopedic Surgery median pay has been declining 18.2%.Based on 172 WeekdayDoc listings. These are advertised ranges, not verified offers or guaranteed earnings.
How to read these numbers
These percentiles summarize listed salary-range midpoints for Orthopedic Surgery using the existing cohort and outlier filters, drawn from approved WeekdayDoc postings. They are not a compensation survey, accepted-offer data or an earnings guarantee. Sample sizes and coverage vary by specialty and state, and pay depends on hours, call, setting, location and experience — confirm the pay unit and schedule before comparing roles.
Salary by percentile
| Percentile | 25th | Median (50th) | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual salary | $267,500 | $468,000 | $622,000 | $725,000 |
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Compensation per wRVU
| $/wRVU | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | Typical wRVUs/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | $42.24 | $48.00 | $55.68 | $62.40 | 8,500 |
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What is the average Orthopedic Surgery salary in 2026?
The median Orthopedic Surgery salary is approximately $468,000 per year, based on 172 weekdaydoc listings. Pay typically ranges from $267,500 (25th percentile) to $725,000 (90th percentile).
What is the salary range for Orthopedic Surgery?
Orthopedic Surgery compensation generally spans $267,500 to $725,000, with a 75th-percentile figure around $622,000. Actual pay varies by location, experience, call burden, and employer.
What is a typical $/wRVU rate for Orthopedic Surgery?
Orthopedic Surgery compensation per work RVU is typically around $48.00/wRVU (median), with top earners near $62.40/wRVU. A typical Orthopedic Surgery physician produces about 8,500 wRVUs per year.
How many Orthopedic Surgery jobs are available right now?
WeekdayDoc currently lists 1,367 active Orthopedic Surgery jobs, filterable by salary, location, remote, and no-call options.
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