How much does a private practice orthopedic surgeon make in 2026?

A private practice orthopedic surgeon (in a private or group practice) earns a median salary of $825,000 per year, based on 60 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for orthopedic surgeons in a private or group practice?

Orthopedic Surgeons in a private or group practice earn between $760,000 (25th percentile) and $1,002,110 (75th percentile), with a median of $825,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Orthopedic Surgery (N=60 verified submissions, updated July 18, 2026, data as of 2026-07-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 18, 2026 | Based on 60 verified submissions

Private Practice Orthopedic Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Orthopedic Surgeon Salary (in a private or group practice)

The median private practice orthopedic surgeon salary (in a private or group practice) is $825,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 60 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $994,792.

Median Salary: $825,000
Average Salary: $994,792
25th Percentile: $760,000
75th Percentile: $1,002,110

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 18, 2026

Median

$825,000

Average

$994,792

25th

$760,000

75th

$1,002,110

Based on 60 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$760K$760,000 – $1.1M$1,123,165

25th

$760K$760,000

Median

$825K$825,000

75th

$1.0M$1,002,110

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$760K$760,000 – $1.0M$1,002,110

Median salary

$825K$825,000

Average salary

$995K$994,792

Salary Range

Minimum$760,000

Maximum$3,725,000

Percentiles

25th$760,000

75th$1,002,110

Breakdown

Monthly$68,750

Hourly$397

How Private Practice Pay Compares

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

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Orthopedic Surgery (N=60 verified submissions, updated July 18, 2026, data as of 2026-07-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 18, 2026 | Based on 60 verified submissions

Private Practice Orthopedic Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Orthopedic Surgeon Salary (in a private or group practice)

Median Salary: $825,000
Average Salary: $994,792
25th Percentile: $760,000
75th Percentile: $1,002,110

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 18, 2026

Median

$825,000

Average

$994,792

25th

$760,000

75th

$1,002,110

Based on 60 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$760K$760,000 – $1.1M$1,123,165

25th

$760K$760,000

Median

$825K$825,000

75th

$1.0M$1,002,110

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$760K$760,000 – $1.0M$1,002,110

Median salary

$825K$825,000

Average salary

$995K$994,792

Salary Range

Minimum$760,000

Maximum$3,725,000

Percentiles

25th$760,000

75th$1,002,110

Breakdown

Monthly$68,750

Hourly$397

How Private Practice Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for orthopedic surgeons in a private or group practice. 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 Private Practice Salary Data

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