As of December 28, 2025, a Trauma Orthopedic Surgeon earns approximately $810,000 per year ($67,500 monthly). Based on an average 66-hour work week, this translates to about $232 per hour.
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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.
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
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