Source: SalaryDr Orthopedic Surgery Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $74,833/year. Sample: 32 approved salary reports. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/orthopedic-surgery
Orthopedic Surgery Residency Salary (2026)
The median orthopedic surgery resident salary is $74,833 per year, based on 32 approved salary reports on SalaryDr. After training, orthopedic surgery attendings earn a median of $725,000 — a 9.7x increase.
Source: SalaryDr self-reported data • Updated Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery Resident Salary by PGY Year
How orthopedic surgery resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $73,333 | 16 |
| PGY-2 | $80,000 | 5 |
Orthopedic Surgery: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
Orthopedic Surgery Resident Salary by State
Top-paying states for orthopedic surgery residents based on approved salary reports.
| State | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $69,000 | 6 |
Orthopedic Surgery Residency Training
Training Length
5 years
Salary Progression
Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending orthopedic surgery physicians earn a median of $725,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Orthopedic Surgery Residency Salary
How much do orthopedic surgery residents make in 2026?
Orthopedic Surgery residents earn a median salary of $74,833 per year based on 32 approved salary reports on SalaryDr. The middle 80% report between $61,220 and $99,600, depending on PGY level and location.
How long is orthopedic surgery residency?
Orthopedic Surgery residency training is 5 years. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.
How much more do orthopedic surgery attendings make compared to residents?
Orthopedic Surgery attending physicians earn a median of $725,000, which is 9.7x more than the median resident salary of $74,833. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are orthopedic surgery residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Orthopedic Surgery residents rate their career satisfaction at 3.8/5.0 on average. 100% say they would choose orthopedic surgery again if given the choice. They work an average of 65 hours per week.
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