Average compensation
Orthopedic surgeons: $315,000 (a decline from 2010)
Anesthesiologist: $309,000 (down from 2010)
Cardiologist: $314,000 (slightly down from 2010)
Gap between male and female compensation
Orthopedic surgeons: $86,000 (men make 36 percent more)
Anesthesiologist: $64,000 (men make 25 percent more)
Cardiologist: $79,000 (men make 32 percent more)
Highest compensating region
Orthopedic surgeons: West ($350,000)
Anesthesiologist: South central ($331,000)
Cardiologist: North central ($379,000)
Hospital employment
Orthopedic surgeons: $251,000
Anesthesiologist: $325,000
Cardiologist: $254,000
Single specialty group practice
Orthopedic surgeon: $391,000
Anesthesiologist: $346,000
Cardiologist: $388,000
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15 Statistics Comparing Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation to Other Specialties
Here are 15 statistics about how orthopedic surgeon compensation compares to other specialties, based on data from the Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2012.
