Source: SalaryDr salary data for Orthopedic Surgery (N=125 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Orthopedic Surgery Salary Trends 2026
2026 (37 submissions)
vs $797,500 in 2025
Across 2 years of data
Orthopedic Surgery Compensation Trends Summary
Orthopedic Surgery salaries have decreased 9.1% over the past 1 year, from a median of $797,500 in 2025 to $725,000 in 2026. This analysis is based on 125 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
Yearly Salary Breakdown
| Year | Median Salary | Submissions | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $725,000 | 37 | -9.1% |
| 2025 | $797,500 | 88 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How has orthopedic surgeon salary changed over time?
Orthopedic Surgeon salaries have decreased 9.1% over the past 1 year, moving from a median of $797,500 to $725,000, based on 125 approved salary reports on SalaryDr.
What is the current median orthopedic surgery salary in 2026?
The median orthopedic surgery salary is $725,000 as of the most recent data in 2026, based on 37 submissions for that year on SalaryDr.
Is orthopedic surgery a growing field for compensation?
In the most recent year-over-year comparison, orthopedic surgery median compensation declined by 9.1%.
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