For most specialties, more than half of compensation is based on salary, but orthopedic surgeons mostly rely on productivity shares, according to the American Medical Association’s “AMA Policy Research Perspectives Report.”
The AMA’s report includes 2024 data from the AMA’s Physician Practice Benchmark Survey.
Here is the mean orthopedic surgeon compensation shares in 2024:
Salary: 36%
Productivity: 53%
Practice financial performance: 7%
Bonus: 3%
Other: 2%
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
