Total orthopedic surgeon pay increased in 2018 — Here’s how much

A report from SullivanCotter which surveyed 167,000 physicians and advanced practice providers representing 750 hospitals, medical groups and health systems, found orthopedic surgeon pay increased from 2017 to 2018.

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Here are the key details to know:

1. In 2018, orthopedic surgeons made a base salary of $553,537, which is an increase of 0.2 percent from 2017.

2. The total compensation for orthopedic surgeons was $609,439 in 2018, which is a 3.2 percent increase from 2017 to 2018.

3. Orthopedists ranked No. 1 in base salary and total compensation compared to other specialties.

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