As of December 28, 2025, a Sports Orthopedic Surgeon earns approximately $1,030,000 per year ($85,833 monthly). Based on an average 55-hour work week, this translates to about $331 per hour.
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Based on 5 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Sports Orthopedic Surgeon ranges from $750,000 to $1,100,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $1,300,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Orthopedic Surgeon average.
Entry-level Sports Orthopedic Surgeon positions start at $650,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $1,143,333 – a 76% increase.
Base salary makes up 73% of total compensation ($690,000), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Sports Orthopedic Surgeon physicians report 3.8/5 career satisfaction, with 60% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized sports procedures and treatments within orthopedic surgery, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 5 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $1,030,000
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