Here are 15 statistics on orthopedic surgeon compensation based on the demographic classification of their community, according to the Physician Compensation and Production Survey: 2011 Report Based on 2010 Data.
General orthopedic surgeons received the highest amount in non-metropolitan areas of fewer than 50,000 people, and their compensation decreased as the population increased. Spine surgeons in areas with 50,000-250,000 people received the highest compensation, at least $100,000 more than in larger demographic areas. There was no data for hip and joint surgeons in populations with fewer than 50,000 people, but their compensation steadily rose as the population increased. Sports medicine physicians reported the highest compensation in areas with 250,0001-1,000,000 people.
Fewer than 50,000
General orthopedic surgeons: $520,429
Spine surgeons: $472,272
Sports medicine: $500,011
50,000-250,000
General orthopedic surgeons: $494,200
Hip and joint surgeons: $547,480
Spine surgeons: $755,889
Sports medicine: $401,310
250,001-1,000,000
General orthopedic surgeons: $495,619
Hip and joint surgeons: $612,117
Spine surgeons: $650,576
Sports medicine: $635,844
More than 1,000,000
General orthopedic surgeons: $494,135
Hip and joint surgeons: $641,546
Spine surgeons: $662,281
Sports medicine: $599,788
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General orthopedic surgeons received the highest amount in non-metropolitan areas of fewer than 50,000 people, and their compensation decreased as the population increased. Spine surgeons in areas with 50,000-250,000 people received the highest compensation, at least $100,000 more than in larger demographic areas. There was no data for hip and joint surgeons in populations with fewer than 50,000 people, but their compensation steadily rose as the population increased. Sports medicine physicians reported the highest compensation in areas with 250,0001-1,000,000 people.
Fewer than 50,000
General orthopedic surgeons: $520,429
Spine surgeons: $472,272
Sports medicine: $500,011
50,000-250,000
General orthopedic surgeons: $494,200
Hip and joint surgeons: $547,480
Spine surgeons: $755,889
Sports medicine: $401,310
250,001-1,000,000
General orthopedic surgeons: $495,619
Hip and joint surgeons: $612,117
Spine surgeons: $650,576
Sports medicine: $635,844
More than 1,000,000
General orthopedic surgeons: $494,135
Hip and joint surgeons: $641,546
Spine surgeons: $662,281
Sports medicine: $599,788
Learn more about MGMA.
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