Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Orthopedic Surgery (N=121 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 121 approved salary reports
Is Orthopedic Surgery Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Orthopedic Surgery Worth It?
89% of orthopedic surgeons would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.1/5 and median salary of $790,000, based on 121 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 4.1/5
- Would Choose Again
- 89%
- Median Salary
- $790,000
- Avg Hours
- 53/wk
The Numbers
Median
$790,000
Average
$862,375
25th
$655,000
75th
$900,000
Based on 121 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$655K$900K
Salary Distribution
$655K$655,000 – $1.0M$1,022,50025th
$655K$655,000
Median
$790K$790,000
75th
$900K$900,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$655K$655,000 – $900K$900,000
Median salary
$790K$790,000
Average salary
$862K$862,375
Percentiles
25th$655,000
75th$900,000
Breakdown
Monthly$65,833
Hourly$380
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction4.1 / 5
Based on 121 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again89%
105 of 118 respondents would choose orthopedic surgery again
Average Hours Worked53 hrs/week
Based on 121 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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