As of December 28, 2025, a Joint Orthopedic Surgeon earns approximately $900,000 per year ($75,000 monthly). Based on an average 50-hour work week, this translates to about $375 per hour.
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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.
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.
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Distribution based on 12 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $900,000
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