1. Average compensation: $524,259
2. Compensation in single-specialty practices: $470,323.
3. Compensation in multi-specialty practices: $475,403
4. Compensation for male orthopedic surgeons: $486,847
5. Compensation for female orthopedic surgeons: $299,673
6. Compensation for hospital-owned orthopedic surgeons: $516,413
7. Highest-paying U.S. region: North Central ($537,500)
8. Lowest-paying U.S. region: West ($250,000)
9. Percentage in private practice who feel fairly compensated: 39 percent
10. Percentage employed who feel fairly compensated: 56 percent
Sources:
1-6: MGMA
7-10: Medscape
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