10 highest-paying states for spine surgeons in 2023

A spine surgeon can make between $244,853 and $381,289 — a range of $136,436 — depending on which state they practice in, according to career website ZipRecruiter.

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The average annual salary for spine surgeons in the U.S. is $322,236.

The site compiles salary data from both employer job postings and third-party data sources.

In Massachusetts, the highest-paying state for spine surgeons, the average salary is $381,289 — 18 percent more than the national average. In Florida, the lowest-paid state, spine surgeons earn 24 percent less than the U.S. average: $244,853.

Here are the 10 highest-paying states for spine surgeons in the U.S., listed with their respective average annual salary:

1. Massachusetts: $381,289

2. Washington: $352,274

3. New York: $341,525

4. Illinois: $334,351

5. California: $326,140

6. Maryland: $322,836

7. Virginia: $322,164

8. Colorado: $320,651

9. Delaware: $318,467

10. Nevada: $317,129

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