What are the main factors that influence an Orthopedic Surgeon's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Orthopedic Surgeon's salary?

An Orthopedic Surgeon's salary grows with experience: starting around $547,621 for beginners, reaching about $572,213 at mid-level, and approach $612,469 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Orthopedic Surgeon?

Orthopedic Surgeon salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Orthopedic Surgeon roles are District of Columbia $608,460, California $606,150, Massachusetts $598,070. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Orthopedic Surgeon roles make?

Salaries for Orthopedic Surgeon level roles vary by specialization: orthopedic surgeon sports medicine: $618,902; Orthopedic Doctor: $566,424; Orthopedic /Joint Reconstruction Surgeon: $549,600; Surgeon - Orthopedic: $549,544; Surgeon - Cardiothoracic: $518,124.

Orthopedic Surgeon Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Orthopedic Surgeon make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Orthopedic Surgeon in Rhode Island is $569,770 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $274.

However, an Orthopedic Surgeon's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $725,930
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $514,800 to $651,510
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $464,753

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Orthopedic Surgeon Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$651,510	$54,293	$12,529	$313
Average	$569,770	$47,481	$10,957	$274
25th Percentile	$514,800	$42,900	$9,900	$248

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Key Factors That Influence Orthopedic Surgeon Salaries

An Orthopedic Surgeon's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Orthopedic Surgeon Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Orthopedic Surgeon's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $547,621
Early Career (1-2 years): $551,723
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $572,213
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $606,369
Expert (over 8 years): $612,469

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Orthopedic Surgeon	$547,621
Intermediate Level Orthopedic Surgeon	$551,723
Senior Level Orthopedic Surgeon	$572,213
Specialist Level Orthopedic Surgeon	$606,369
Expert Level Orthopedic Surgeon	$612,469

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How Do Orthopedic Surgeon Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Orthopedic Surgeons. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $608,460.
California: $606,150.
Massachusetts: $598,070.

District of Columbia $608,460 California $606,150 Massachusetts $598,070 Washington $595,880 New Jersey $595,660 Alaska $594,890 Connecticut $587,300 New York $584,230

Hawaii $574,390 Rhode Island $569,770 Maryland $566,640 Minnesota $562,350 Colorado $560,700 Illinois $560,160 Oregon $558,070 Delaware $556,530

New Hampshire $555,560 Virginia $553,400 Pennsylvania $547,080 Nevada $543,890 North Dakota $542,840 Michigan $541,200 Wisconsin $540,590 Vermont $539,380

Texas $536,030 Maine $535,810 Arizona $535,480 Ohio $535,100 Georgia $530,040 Indiana $527,510 Wyoming $527,020 Utah $526,250

Iowa $525,920 Kansas $523,280 Louisiana $522,510 North Carolina $522,240 Missouri $522,130 Florida $519,980 Montana $518,830 Nebraska $517,730

Kentucky $517,130 South Carolina $514,930 Tennessee $513,550 Idaho $513,000 New Mexico $508,990 Oklahoma $508,110 Alabama $504,870 South Dakota $499,430

Arkansas $496,460 West Virginia $494,870 Mississippi $490,090

Top Paying Cities for Orthopedic Surgeons

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $579,110
Albion: $569,500
Ashaway: $581,310

Adamsville, RI $579,110 Albion, RI $569,500 Ashaway, RI $581,310 Barrington, RI $569,500 Block Island, RI $578,290 Bradford, RI $580,930 Bristol, RI $568,950 Carolina, RI $576,200

Charlestown, RI $576,810 Chepachet, RI $568,400 Clayville, RI $568,950 Coventry, RI $568,400 West Greenwich, RI $568,010 East Greenwich, RI $568,780 Exeter, RI $580,930 Fiskeville, RI $569,500

Forestdale, RI $568,950 Foster, RI $568,010 Glendale, RI $568,010 Greene, RI $574,390 Greenville, RI $569,500 Harmony, RI $569,330 Harrisville, RI $568,400 Hope, RI $569,500

Hope Valley, RI $581,310 Hopkinton, RI $581,480 Jamestown, RI $575,650 Kenyon, RI $580,760 Little Compton, RI $578,890 Manville, RI $569,500 Mapleville, RI $568,010 Newport, RI $575,760

Middletown, RI $578,180 North Kingstown, RI $567,850 North Scituate, RI $569,330 Oakland, RI $568,560 Pascoag, RI $568,230 Pawtucket, RI $569,500 Central Falls, RI $569,500 Cumberland, RI $569,500

Lincoln, RI $569,500 Portsmouth, RI $573,450 Prudence Island, RI $568,400 Rockville, RI $581,480 Saunderstown, RI $575,980 Shannock, RI $580,600 Slatersville, RI $568,950 Slocum, RI $575,980

Tiverton, RI $579,280 Wakefield, RI $575,380 Kingston, RI $575,490 Narragansett, RI $575,600 Peace Dale, RI $575,380 Warren, RI $569,330 Warwick, RI $569,500 Westerly, RI $581,640

West Kingston, RI $575,820 West Warwick, RI $569,500 Wood River Junction, RI $580,930 Woonsocket, RI $568,950 North Smithfield, RI $569,330 Wyoming, RI $580,760 Providence, RI $569,500 Cranston, RI $569,500

North Providence, RI $569,500 East Providence, RI $569,500 Riverside, RI $569,500 Rumford, RI $569,500 Smithfield, RI $569,500 Johnston, RI $569,500

Orthopedic Surgeon Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Orthopedic Surgeon's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$514,800

Average $569,770/year

$651,510

$42,900

Average $47,481/month

$54,293

$9,900

Average $10,957/week

$12,529

$248

Average $274/hour

$313

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$651,510	$54,293	$12,529	$313
Average	$569,770	$47,481	$10,957	$274
25th Percentile	$514,800	$42,900	$9,900	$248

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