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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic/Research Orthopedic Surgery (N=7 verified submissions, updated July 23, 2026, data as of 2026-07-23). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 23, 2026 | Based on 7 verified submissions

Academic/Research Orthopedic Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic/Research Orthopedic Surgeon Salary

The median academic/research orthopedic surgeon salary is $650,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 7 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $615,286.

Median Salary
$650,000
Average Salary
$615,286
25th Percentile
$380,000
75th Percentile
$725,000
Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 23, 2026

Median

$650,000

Average

$615,286

25th

$380,000

75th

$725,000

Based on 7 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$380K$380,000 – $898K$897,500
25th
$380K$380,000
Median
$650K$650,000
75th
$725K$725,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$380K$380,000 – $725K$725,000
Median salary
$650K$650,000
Average salary
$615K$615,286

Salary Range

Minimum$380,000
Maximum$900,000

Percentiles

25th$380,000
75th$725,000

Breakdown

Monthly$54,167
Hourly$313

How Academic/Research Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for academic and research physicians. Compensation can vary significantly by employment model — view all employment types on the Orthopedic Surgery salary page.

Full-Time (W-2)Part-Time1099 ContractorLocum TenensAcademic/Research

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