As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in the US is $490,583, equivalent to $236 per hour, $9,434 weekly, or $40,882 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in the US vary widely, spanning from $400,164 to $625,029. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($443,255) and 75th percentile ($560,958), while top earners (90th percentile) make $625,029 per year. This $117,703 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Acute Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 69 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Salary $400,164 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Salary $443,255 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Salary $490,583 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Salary $560,958 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Salary $625,029 US April 01, 2026
25% $443,255 10% $400,164 90% $625,029 75% $560,958 $490,583 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon ?

Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics, also spelled orthopaedics, is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders....

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