How much do trauma orthopedic surgeons make? The median trauma orthopedic surgeon salary in 2026 is $810,000, with an average of $797,000. The typical range is $800,000–$900,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 5 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 5 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Trauma Orthopedic Surgeon ranges from $800,000 to $900,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $900,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Orthopedic Surgeon average.
Entry-level Trauma Orthopedic Surgeon positions start at $575,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $852,500 – a 48% increase.
Most commonly, Trauma Orthopedic Surgeon physicians work in Academic settings (40% of submissions). Base salary makes up 80% of total compensation ($641,000), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Trauma Orthopedic Surgeon physicians report 4.0/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Provides emergency surgical care for critically injured patients, specializing in acute care surgery and critical care management. Trauma surgeons work in Level I and II trauma centers.
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Distribution based on 5 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $810,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Trauma Orthopedic Surgeon physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Trauma 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 | $900,000 | 1 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $855,000 | 2 submissions |
| Academic | $687,500 | 2 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | $575,000 | 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $850,000 | 2 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $855,000 | 2 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.