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 61 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 $1,002,110 (75th percentile), with a median of $830,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Orthopedic Surgery (N=61 verified submissions, updated September 6, 2026, data as of 2026-09-06). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 6, 2026 | Based on 61 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 September 2026, based on 61 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $1,003,730.

Median Salary: $830,000
Average Salary: $1,003,730
25th Percentile: $770,000
75th Percentile: $1,002,110

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 6, 2026

Median

$830,000

Average

$1,003,730

25th

$770,000

75th

$1,002,110

Based on 61 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$770K$1.0M

Salary Distribution

$770K$770,000 – $1.1M$1,118,165

25th

$770K$770,000

Median

$830K$830,000

75th

$1.0M$1,002,110

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$770K$770,000 – $1.0M$1,002,110

Median salary

$830K$830,000

Average salary

$1.0M$1,003,730

Percentiles

25th$770,000

75th$1,002,110

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.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Orthopedic Surgery (N=61 verified submissions, updated September 6, 2026, data as of 2026-09-06). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 6, 2026 | Based on 61 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: $1,003,730
25th Percentile: $770,000
75th Percentile: $1,002,110

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 6, 2026

Median

$830,000

Average

$1,003,730

25th

$770,000

75th

$1,002,110

Based on 61 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$770K$1.0M

Salary Distribution

$770K$770,000 – $1.1M$1,118,165

25th

$770K$770,000

Median

$830K$830,000

75th

$1.0M$1,002,110

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$770K$770,000 – $1.0M$1,002,110

Median salary

$830K$830,000

Average salary

$1.0M$1,003,730

Percentiles

25th$770,000

75th$1,002,110

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

Explore More

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