Sports medicine Orthopedic Surgeon Salary Report

As of June 15, 2025, a Sports medicine Orthopedic Surgeon earns approximately $690,000 per year ($57,500 monthly). Based on an average 50-hour work week, this translates to about $262 per hour.

Salary Range and Market Analysis

Based on 10 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Sports medicine Orthopedic Surgeon ranges from $600,000 to $795,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $949,500 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Orthopedic Surgeon average.

Career Growth and Subspecialty Trends

Entry-level Sports medicine Orthopedic Surgeon positions start at $623,900, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $741,000 – a 19% increase.

Practice Settings and Employers

Base salary makes up 91% of total compensation ($621,500), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance

Sports medicine Orthopedic Surgeon physicians report 4.3/5 career satisfaction, with 80% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.

About Sports medicine Orthopedic Surgeon

Treats athletic injuries and conditions, focusing on arthroscopic procedures and accelerated rehabilitation protocols.