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Average Orthopedic Surgeon Salary in Atlanta, Georgia

As of December 28, 2025, an Orthopedic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia earns approximately $800,000 per year ($66,667 monthly). Based on an average 55-hour work week, this translates to about $280 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Orthopedic Surgery salaries in Georgia or the national Orthopedic Surgery overview.

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Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation in Atlanta

From 1 verified physician salary submissions in Atlanta, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $800,000 to $800,000, with top performers earning up to $800,000 annually. Compared to the Georgia median of $750,000, Orthopedic Surgeon salaries in Atlanta are higher by $50,000 (7%).

Local Market Analysis

In Atlanta, base salary accounts for 100% of total compensation—about $800,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance in Atlanta

Local orthopedic surgeon physicians report 5.0/5 career satisfaction in Atlanta.

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Our salary data is based on anonymous submissions from practicing physicians across the United States. We verify and clean the data to ensure accuracy and remove outliers.

Last updated: December 28, 2025

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Salary Distribution

Distribution based on 1 verified physician salary submissions.

Median Salary: $800,000

Physician Satisfaction in Orthopedic Surgery

Satisfaction Rating

5.0/5

Average satisfaction rating reported by Orthopedic Surgery physicians (1-5 scale).

Would Choose Again

100%

Percentage of Orthopedic Surgery physicians who would choose this specialty again.

Career Satisfaction

Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.

Primary Challenges

On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.

Salary Comparison

Location Statistics

Average Salary

$800,000

Median Salary

$800,000

Salary Range

$800,000 - $800,000

National Comparison

National Average

$768,000

Difference

+4% vs National Average

Sample Size

1 local / 5 national reports

Salary by Practice Type

Private Practice
Average Salary
$800,000
Sample Size
1 submissions
Practice TypeAverage SalarySample Size
Private Practice$800,0001 submissions

* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.

Take-Home Pay Calculator

Total Salary
$800,000
Federal Income Tax
-$254,186
State Income Tax
-$46,000
FICA Tax
-$27,453
Take-Home Pay
$472,361
Monthly
$39,363
Taxes (41.0%)
Take-Home (59.0%)
Based on single filing status in Georgia. Results may vary.