16 Statistics on Practice Shareholder vs. Non-Shareholder Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation

Orthopedic surgeons who are shareholders in their practice receive higher compensation than those who are not shareholders. However, shareholders in the practice also incur more risk than non-shareholders. Is the extra compensation worth the extra risk?

The difference between shareholder and non-shareholder compensation could be as little as $10,000 or more than $100,000, depending on the subspecialty. Here are 16 statistics on compensation based on shareholder status based on MGMA's Physician Compensation and Production Survey: 2011 Report Based on 2010 Data.

General orthopedic surgeons
Non-shareholder: $458,041
Shareholder: $505,146

Foot & Ankle surgeon
Non-shareholder: $401,886
Shareholder: $531,146

Hand surgeon
Non-shareholder: $455,038
Shareholder: $556,883

Hip & joint surgeon
Non-shareholder: $565,069
Shareholder: $590,106

Pediatric orthopedic surgeon
Non-shareholder: $579,222
Shareholder: $695,438

Spine surgeon
Non-shareholder: $628,511
Shareholder: $639,238

Trauma surgeon
Non-shareholder: $593,120
Shareholder: $654,423

Sports medicine surgeon
Non-shareholder: $484,213
Shareholder: $629,478

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