How much does a government/va orthopedic surgeon make in 2026?

A government/va orthopedic surgeon (in a government, VA, or military setting) earns a median salary of $830,000 per year, based on 59 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for orthopedic surgeons in a government, VA, or military setting?

Orthopedic Surgeons in a government, VA, or military setting earn between $770,000 (25th percentile) and $1,030,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $830,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Orthopedic Surgery (N=59 verified submissions, updated July 23, 2026, data as of 2026-07-23). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 23, 2026 | Based on 59 verified submissions

Government/VA Orthopedic Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Orthopedic Surgeon Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

The median government/va orthopedic surgeon salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $830,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 59 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $1,011,483.

Median Salary: $830,000
Average Salary: $1,011,483
25th Percentile: $770,000
75th Percentile: $1,030,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 23, 2026

Median

$830,000

Average

$1,011,483

25th

$770,000

75th

$1,030,000

Based on 59 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$770K$770,000 – $1.2M$1,160,000

25th

$770K$770,000

Median

$830K$830,000

75th

$1.0M$1,030,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$770K$770,000 – $1.0M$1,030,000

Median salary

$830K$830,000

Average salary

$1.0M$1,011,483

Salary Range

Minimum$770,000

Maximum$3,725,000

Percentiles

25th$770,000

75th$1,030,000

Breakdown

Monthly$69,167

Hourly$399

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for orthopedic surgeons in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Orthopedic Surgery salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Orthopedic Surgery (N=59 verified submissions, updated July 23, 2026, data as of 2026-07-23). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 23, 2026 | Based on 59 verified submissions

Government/VA Orthopedic Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Orthopedic Surgeon Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

Median Salary: $830,000
Average Salary: $1,011,483
25th Percentile: $770,000
75th Percentile: $1,030,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 23, 2026

Median

$830,000

Average

$1,011,483

25th

$770,000

75th

$1,030,000

Based on 59 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$770K$770,000 – $1.2M$1,160,000

25th

$770K$770,000

Median

$830K$830,000

75th

$1.0M$1,030,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$770K$770,000 – $1.0M$1,030,000

Median salary

$830K$830,000

Average salary

$1.0M$1,011,483

Salary Range

Minimum$770,000

Maximum$3,725,000

Percentiles

25th$770,000

75th$1,030,000

Breakdown

Monthly$69,167

Hourly$399

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for orthopedic surgeons in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Orthopedic Surgery salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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