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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

National Avg Annual Salary

$365,060

National Avg Hourly Wage

$175.51

National Total Employment

14,160

Top Metro Avg Salary

$618,840

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Highest Paying State

Wisconsin leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $546,740.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 2,560 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX shows an average annual salary of $618,840.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 1,520 jobs.

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Top States for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Wisconsin WI $546,740 410 Open
Vermont VT $471,590 60 Open
Arizona AZ $468,860 160 Open
Michigan MI $447,210 310 Open
South Carolina SC $440,970 90 Open
Nebraska NE $426,320 0 Open
Oklahoma OK $419,570 0 Open
Florida FL $397,400 950 Open
Colorado CO $393,740 0 Open
Virginia VA $390,210 0 Open