Spine Orthopedic Surgeon Salary Report

As of November 12, 2025, a Spine Orthopedic Surgeon earns approximately $1,000,000 per year ($83,333 monthly). Based on an average 57-hour work week, this translates to about $456 per hour.

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Salary Range and Market Analysis

Based on 8 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Spine Orthopedic Surgeon ranges from $880,000 to $1,328,000, 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.

Career Growth and Subspecialty Trends

Entry-level Spine Orthopedic Surgeon positions start at $1,793,250, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $920,000 – a -49% increase.

Practice Settings and Employers

Base salary makes up 61% of total compensation ($828,500), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance

Spine Orthopedic Surgeon physicians report 4.8/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.

About Spine Orthopedic Surgeon

Addresses complex spinal disorders through both surgical and non-surgical means, including minimally invasive spine surgery.