The average starting pay for orthopedic surgeons reached $576,000, but that figure is different when looking at only academic or non-academic positions.
Here is a breakdown of starting salary ranges for orthopedic surgeons.
All positions
Low: $385,000
Average: $576,000
High: $750,000
Academic
Low: $385,000
Average: $442,5000
High: $500,000
Non-academic
Low: $515,000
Average: $629,000
High: $750,000
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