10 best states for orthopedic surgeon pay

The national average pay for nonpediatric orthopedic surgeons is $147.22 per hour or $306,220 per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ occupational employment statistics survey released March 31.

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The highest average pay for orthopedic surgeons is in Georgia, where they earn more than $380,000 per year.

Editor’s note: There are 21 states with no wage data for nonpediatric orthopedic surgeons.

Rank

State

Average hourly wage

Average salary

1

Georgia

$183.57

$381,830

2

North Dakota

$179.44

$373,230

3

Louisiana

$174.19

$362,320

4

Hawaii

$171.62

$356,960

5

Delaware

$170.15

$353,920

6

Oregon

$169.40

$352,360

7

Arizona

$168.76

$351,020

8

Iowa

$166.51

$346,330

9

Illinois

$164.86

$342,910

10

Kansas

$163.57

$340,230

 

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