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Also called foot and ankle surgeon, general orthopedic surgeon, general surgeon and hand surgeon.
$358,550
Median pay a year
14,100
People do this work
6
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Orthopedic Surgeon
1 certification
Summary
Orthopedic surgeon diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal diseases through surgery, coordinating medical staff, and managing surgical services while ensuring sterility and developing new techniques for improved patient outcomes
Experience
Orthopedic Surgeon
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Analyzed patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity
Diagnosed bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions, and provided treatments in clinics, hospital wards, or operating rooms
Operated on patient's musculoskeletal system to correct deformities, repair injuries, and improve or restore functions
Directed and coordinated activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff
Examined instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility before surgical procedures
Conducted research to develop and test surgical techniques for musculoskeletal injuries and diseases
Managed surgery services, including planning, scheduling, and coordination of procedures and procurement of supplies
Skills
Core Skills
Diagnosing medical conditions, Operating on patients, Prescribing medications, Conducting research, Examining patients, Following healthcare protocols, Analyzing patient data, Analyzing test data or images, Sterilizing medical equipment, Recording medical histories, Epic Systems
Tools and software
MEDITECH software
Education
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Analyzed patient's medical history and conditionsConducted research on surgical techniques and outcomesDiagnosed orthopedic conditions and provided treatmentsDirected activities of medical staff and assistantsExamined instruments and operating room for sterilityOperated on musculoskeletal system to correct deformities
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Analyzed patient medical histories and conditions to inform treatment plans
Diagnosed orthopedic conditions and provided appropriate treatments
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Analyzed patient medical histories and conditions to inform treatment plans, leading to fewer complications during recovery
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Fewer complications during recoveryMore successful surgeries overallBetter patient satisfaction scores
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Mention if you directed any medical staff during treatments
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Diagnosed orthopedic conditions and provided appropriate treatments
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Led a team of nurses during proceduresTrained residents on diagnosis techniquesCoordinated with specialists for complex cases
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Diagnosing medical conditions
Operating on patients
Prescribing medications
Conducting research
Examining patients
Following healthcare protocols
Analyzing patient data
Analyzing test data or images
Sterilizing medical equipment
Recording medical histories
Referring patients
Assisting during surgery
The work itself
What an Orthopedic Surgeon does
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Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
What it pays
How much does an Orthopedic Surgeon make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$180,610
Median
$358,550
75th percentile
$530,700
About 14,100 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AL
$169,320
$324,570
$364,470
AR
$155,250
$262,470
$364,810
AZ
$558,970
$558,970
$558,970
CA
$103,450
$253,430
$363,050
CO
$199,990
$385,410
$540,690
FL
$378,410
$473,750
$523,610
GA
$376,970
$474,820
$671,030
IA
$131,340
$189,410
$355,280
IL
$149,960
$426,580
$613,410
IN
$177,710
$177,710
$346,880
KS
$201,360
$311,630
$340,840
MA
$386,670
$392,300
$392,300
MI
$218,460
$413,450
$609,600
MN
$242,590
$537,830
$809,530
MO
$213,900
$842,800
$869,540
MS
$543,400
$544,130
$568,120
MT
$363,050
$560,820
$703,410
NC
$274,480
$323,630
$564,210
NE
$365,440
$507,770
$534,820
NH
$78,570
$555,670
$668,770
NJ
$269,550
$341,430
$341,430
NY
$111,770
$414,290
$577,320
OH
$82,410
$323,480
$380,230
OK
$174,260
$530,070
$588,540
PA
$314,000
$354,020
$399,200
TN
$212,670
$325,520
$413,130
TX
$155,250
$200,780
$639,500
VA
$296,180
$478,710
$623,030
WA
$205,020
$553,310
$577,990
WI
$358,550
$572,060
$679,800
WV
$199,820
$597,740
$717,500
Other names
Other names for this job
foot and ankle surgeon, general orthopedic surgeon, general surgeon, hand surgeon, orthopaedic surgeon, orthopedic hand surgeon, orthopedic spine surgeon, orthopedic trauma surgeon, physician surgeon, spinal surgeon, surgeon, total joint orthopedic surgeon.
This page is about the occupation Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.