How orthopedic surgery starting salary range changed over 6 years

The average orthopedic surgeon starting salaries ranged from $500,000 on the low end and $815,000 on the higher end in 2023/2024, according to AMN Healthcare’s 2024 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives.

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The lower and average ends of salaries have increased compared to past years while the high end has fluctuated.

Here is a breakdown of starting pay for orthopedic surgeons over the last six years:

2023/24

Low: $500,000

Average: $686,000

High: $815,000

2022/23

Low: $450,000

Average: $633,000

High: $900,000

2021/22

Low: $400,000

Average: $565,000

High: $790,000

2020/21

Low: $300,000

Average: $546,000

High:  $1,000,000

2019/20

Low: $425,000

Average: $626,000

High: $850,000

2018/19

Low: $350,000

Average: $536,000

High: $850,000

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