Academic vs. non-academic orthopedic surgeon pay: AMN Healthcare

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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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