Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
- O*NET-SOC code
29-1242.00 - Preparation Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
- O*NET data has no skill, knowledge or ability ratings for this occupation, so it can't be compared by skills.
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$358,550
Employment, U.S.14,100
Median hourly wage$172.38
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $84,170 | $180,610 | $358,550 | $530,700 | $659,290 |
By state (40)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 380 | $324,570 | 1.97 |
| Alaska | 30 | Not published (very high) | 1.05 |
| Arizona | 110 | $558,970 | 0.37 |
| Arkansas | 350 | $262,470 | 2.94 |
| California | $253,430 | ||
| Colorado | 410 | $385,410 | 1.56 |
| Florida | 580 | $473,750 | 0.64 |
| Georgia | 490 | $474,820 | 1.10 |
| Hawaii | 50 | Not available | 0.82 |
| Illinois | 170 | $426,580 | 0.30 |
| Indiana | 500 | $177,710 | 1.71 |
| Iowa | 260 | $189,410 | 1.84 |
| Kansas | $311,630 | ||
| Maine | 150 | Not available | 2.53 |
| Massachusetts | $392,300 | ||
| Michigan | 200 | $413,450 | 0.50 |
| Minnesota | 320 | $537,830 | 1.19 |
| Mississippi | $544,130 | ||
| Missouri | $842,800 | ||
| Montana | $560,820 | ||
| Nebraska | 200 | $507,770 | 2.20 |
| New Hampshire | 80 | $555,670 | 1.34 |
| New Jersey | 420 | $341,430 | 1.09 |
| New York | 1,450 | $414,290 | 1.65 |
| North Carolina | 560 | $323,630 | 1.24 |
| North Dakota | 40 | Not published (very high) | 1.00 |
| Ohio | 500 | $323,480 | 0.99 |
| Oklahoma | 30 | $530,070 | 0.22 |
| Oregon | 140 | Not published (very high) | 0.79 |
| Pennsylvania | 240 | $354,020 | 0.44 |
| South Carolina | 100 | Not published (very high) | 0.49 |
| South Dakota | Not published (very high) | ||
| Tennessee | 180 | $325,520 | 0.61 |
| Texas | 490 | $200,780 | 0.38 |
| Utah | 80 | Not published (very high) | 0.51 |
| Vermont | 50 | Not published (very high) | 1.91 |
| Virginia | 170 | $478,710 | 0.46 |
| Washington | 290 | $553,310 | 0.91 |
| West Virginia | 120 | $597,740 | 1.87 |
| Wisconsin | 290 | $572,060 | 1.08 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Epic Systems in demand
- MEDITECH software hot
- Microsoft Windows hot
- Computer imaging software
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Human resources management system HRMS
- Image-guided surgery software
- Integra Radionics NeuroSight Arc
- Medical laser control software
- Practice management software PMS
- Robotic surgery software
- Three-dimensional 3D virtual surgery software
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | 130 | 7.71 | $211,600 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 420 | 4.22 | Not available |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 130 | 2.89 | $534,820 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 120 | 1.83 | Not available |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,520 | 1.76 | $341,430 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 230 | 1.65 | $204,290 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 400 | 1.52 | Not available |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 140 | 1.12 | $572,910 |
| Cleveland, OH | 100 | 1.12 | $323,480 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 120 | 1.11 | $524,350 |