How much does a hospital employed orthopedic surgeon make in 2026?

A hospital employed orthopedic surgeon (employed by a hospital or health system) earns a median salary of $750,000 per year, based on 32 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for orthopedic surgeons employed by a hospital or health system?

Orthopedic Surgeons employed by a hospital or health system earn between $650,000 (25th percentile) and $900,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $750,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Orthopedic Surgery (N=32 verified submissions, updated September 6, 2026, data as of 2026-09-06). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 6, 2026 | Based on 32 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Orthopedic Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Orthopedic Surgeon Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

The median hospital employed orthopedic surgeon salary (employed by a hospital or health system) is $750,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 32 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $783,922.

Median Salary: $750,000
Average Salary: $783,922
25th Percentile: $650,000
75th Percentile: $900,000

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

Median

$750,000

Average

$783,922

25th

$650,000

75th

$900,000

Based on 32 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$650K$900K

Salary Distribution

$650K$650,000 – $1.0M$1,025,000

25th

$650K$650,000

Median

$750K$750,000

75th

$900K$900,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$650K$650,000 – $900K$900,000

Median salary

$750K$750,000

Average salary

$784K$783,922

Percentiles

25th$650,000

75th$900,000

Breakdown

Monthly$62,500

Hourly$361

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for orthopedic surgeons employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Orthopedic Surgery salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Orthopedic Surgery (N=32 verified submissions, updated September 6, 2026, data as of 2026-09-06). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 6, 2026 | Based on 32 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Orthopedic Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Orthopedic Surgeon Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

Median Salary: $750,000
Average Salary: $783,922
25th Percentile: $650,000
75th Percentile: $900,000

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

Median

$750,000

Average

$783,922

25th

$650,000

75th

$900,000

Based on 32 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$650K$900K

Salary Distribution

$650K$650,000 – $1.0M$1,025,000

25th

$650K$650,000

Median

$750K$750,000

75th

$900K$900,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$650K$650,000 – $900K$900,000

Median salary

$750K$750,000

Average salary

$784K$783,922

Percentiles

25th$650,000

75th$900,000

Breakdown

Monthly$62,500

Hourly$361

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for orthopedic surgeons employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Orthopedic Surgery salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Hospital Employed Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all practice settings make informed decisions.

Submit Your Salary