Here are seven statistics on orthopedic surgeon compensation by specialty from 2009 data, according to the MGMAPhysician Compensation and Production Survey: 2010 Report.
1. The median salary for orthopedic surgeons specializing in spine surgery was $613,709.
2. The median salary for orthopedic surgeons specializing in sports medicine was $599,759.
3. The median salary for orthopedic surgeons specializing in hip and joint surgery was $564,139.
4. The median salary for orthopedic surgeons specializing in trauma surgery was $526,501.
5. The median salary for orthopedic surgeons specializing in hand surgery was $486,717.
6. The median salary for orthopedic surgeons specializing in pediatric surgery was $485,283.
7. The median salary for orthopedic surgeons specializing in foot and ankle surgery was $453,543.
