Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
SOC 29-1242 • View wages by state
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+4.1%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
14,700
Projected 2034
15,300
Annual Openings
400
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of N/A. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $233,360 | — | 540 |
| Alabama | $159,500 | — | 270 |
| Illinois | $84,360 | — | 200 |
| West Virginia | $64,470 | — | 40 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$129,360
25th Pct
$212,760
Median
—
75th Pct
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90th Pct
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H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | IL | 2 | $525,000 |
| Sun Valley Spine & Orthopedic pllc | AZ | 1 | $431,600 |
| NCH MD, Inc. | FL | 1 | $628,372 |
| HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER | MA | 1 | $550,000 |
| University of Vermont Health Network Medical Group, Inc. | NY | 1 | $603,000 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs/Miami VA Healthcare System | FL | 1 | $321,871 |
| Envision Orthopedics and Spine LLC | GA | 1 | $42,540 |
| University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC | AL | 1 | $350,000 |
| Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services, PC | NY | 1 | $475,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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