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.

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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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