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As of December 7, 2025, an Orthopedic Surgeon in Sacramento, California earns approximately $600,000 per year ($50,000 monthly). Based on an average 45-hour work week, this translates to about $256 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Orthopedic Surgery salaries in California or the national Orthopedic Surgery overview.
From 2 verified physician salary submissions in Sacramento, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $600,000 to $600,000, with top performers earning up to $600,000 annually. Compared to the California median of $730,000, Orthopedic Surgeon salaries in Sacramento are lower by $130,000 (18%).
In Sacramento, base salary accounts for 100% of total compensation—about $600,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Local orthopedic surgeon physicians report 4.0/5 career satisfaction in Sacramento.
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Last updated: December 7, 2025
Distribution based on 2 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $600,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Orthopedic Surgery physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Orthopedic Surgery physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Average Salary
$600,000
Median Salary
$600,000
Salary Range
$600,000 - $600,000
National Average
$687,533
Difference
-13% vs National Average
Sample Size
2 local / 15 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $600,000 | 2 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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