How much do sports medicine orthopedic surgeons make? The median sports medicine orthopedic surgeon salary in 2026 is $730,000, with an average of $739,694. The typical range is $550,000–$900,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 18 submissions • Updated May 2026
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Based on 18 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Sports medicine Orthopedic Surgeon ranges from $550,000 to $900,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $1,300,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Orthopedic Surgeon average.
Entry-level Sports medicine Orthopedic Surgeon positions start at $575,643, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $844,091 – a 47% increase.
Most commonly, Sports medicine Orthopedic Surgeon physicians work in Private Practice settings (39% of submissions). Base salary makes up 86% of total compensation ($634,722), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Sports medicine Orthopedic Surgeon physicians report 4.1/5 career satisfaction, with 78% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Treats athletic injuries and conditions, focusing on arthroscopic procedures and accelerated rehabilitation protocols.
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Distribution based on 18 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $730,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Sports medicine Orthopedic Surgeon physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Sports medicine 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 | $780,714 | 7 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $773,500 | 7 submissions |
| Academic | $608,750 | 4 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $506,667 | 3 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $627,375 | 4 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $670,000 | 5 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $989,167 | 6 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.