10 highest-paying states for orthopedic surgeons

Orthopedic surgeons earn $382,102 per year in Nevada — 19 percent more than the national average — according to career website ZipRecruiter.

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The site compiles salary data, which was updated Sept. 11, from both employer job postings and third-party data sources.

The average annual salary for orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. is $322,236. In Florida, the lowest-paying state, they earn an average of $243,472. 

Here are the 10 states where orthopedic surgeons are paid the most, along with the average annual salary:

1. Nevada ($382,102)

2. Massachusetts ($375,025)

3. Alaska ($361,410)

4. Washington ($348,695)

5. New York ($339,413)

6. Illinois ($329,272)

7. California ($323,178)

8. Maryland ($318,474)

9. Virginia ($317,923)

10. Colorado ($315,922)

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