15 Statistics Comparing Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation 2010-2011

Here are 15 statistics comparing orthopedic surgeon compensation from 2010 to 2011. The data comes from Medscape Physician Compensation Reports 2011 and 2012, based on compensation data from the previous year. Median income declined from 2010 to 2011 and 6 percent more orthopedic surgeons said they saw a compensation decrease than reported an increase from 2010 to 2011. Percentage of orthopedic surgeons who reported their income increasing, plateauing or declining from 2010 to 2011
Declined: 36 percent
Stayed the same: 34 percent
Increased: 30 percent

Median income
2010: $350,000
2011: $315,000

Percent making 100,000 or less
2010: About 11 percent
2011: 19 percent

Percent making $200,000 to $299,999
2010: About 19 percent
2011: About 18 percent

Percent making $300,000 to $399,999
2010: About 16 percent
2011: 17 percent

Percent making $400,000 to $499,999
2010: About 18 percent
2011: 13 percent

Percent making $500,000 or more
2010: About 20 percent
2011: 19 percent

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