How much do joint orthopedic surgeons make? The median joint orthopedic surgeon salary in 2026 is $900,000, with an average of $979,009. The typical range is $850,000–$1,002,110 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 12 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
$900,000
$979,009
$850,000
$1,002,110
Based on 12 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Joint Orthopedic Surgeon ranges from $850,000 to $1,002,110, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $1,800,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Orthopedic Surgeon average.
Entry-level Joint Orthopedic Surgeon positions start at $1,142,018, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $816,000 – a -29% increase.
Most commonly, Joint Orthopedic Surgeon physicians work in Private Practice settings (100% of submissions). Base salary makes up 80% of total compensation ($782,000), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Joint Orthopedic Surgeon physicians report 4.5/5 career satisfaction, with 83% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized joint procedures and treatments within orthopedic surgery, providing expert care in this specific area.
Explore Orthopedic Surgeon salaries by location: California, Texas, New York, or view all Orthopedic Surgeon salary data.
We need more Joint Orthopedic Surgeon physician salary submissions to provide accurate insights. Your data helps colleagues make informed career decisions.
Distribution based on 12 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $900,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Joint Orthopedic Surgeon physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Joint Orthopedic Surgeon physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Explore joint salary data for orthopedic surgery across different states. Click on any state to view detailed compensation information for joint in that location.
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $979,009 | 12 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | $950,000 | 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $1,233,333 | 3 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $1,101,055 | 2 submissions |
| 16+ years | $816,000 | 6 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.