Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Orthopedic Surgery (N=20 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 20 approved salary reports
Academic Orthopedic Surgeon Salary (2026)
At a Glance: Academic Orthopedic Surgeon Salary (at an academic medical center or university)
The median academic orthopedic surgeon salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $650,000 per year as of October 2026, based on 20 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr. The average salary is $604,350.
- Median Salary
- $650,000
- Average Salary
- $604,350
- 25th Percentile
- $500,000
- 75th Percentile
- $725,000
Median
$650,000
Average
$604,350
25th
$500,000
75th
$725,000
Based on 20 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$500K$725K
Salary Distribution
$500K$500,000 – $838K$837,50025th
$500K$500,000
Median
$650K$650,000
75th
$725K$725,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$500K$500,000 – $725K$725,000
Median salary
$650K$650,000
Average salary
$604K$604,350
Percentiles
25th$500,000
75th$725,000
Breakdown
Monthly$54,167
Hourly$313
How Academic Pay Compares
This data shows compensation for orthopedic surgeons at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Orthopedic Surgery salary page.
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