How much do spine orthopedic surgeons make? The median spine orthopedic surgeon salary in 2026 is $950,000, with an average of $1,283,667. The typical range is $850,000–$1,300,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 9 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
$950,000
$1,283,667
$850,000
$1,300,000
Based on 9 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Spine Orthopedic Surgeon ranges from $850,000 to $1,300,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $3,725,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Orthopedic Surgeon average.
Entry-level Spine Orthopedic Surgeon positions start at $1,917,667, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $966,667 – a -50% increase.
Most commonly, Spine Orthopedic Surgeon physicians work in Private Practice settings (67% of submissions). Base salary makes up 63% of total compensation ($814,222), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Spine Orthopedic Surgeon physicians report 4.7/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Addresses complex spinal disorders through both surgical and non-surgical means, including minimally invasive spine surgery.
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Distribution based on 9 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $950,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Spine Orthopedic Surgeon physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Spine Orthopedic Surgeon 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.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $1,420,833 | 6 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $1,009,333 | 3 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $700,000 | 1 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $3,725,000 | 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $1,112,000 | 4 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $900,000 | 2 submissions |
| 16+ years | $880,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.