Here's how orthopedic pay changed over 5 years, per Medscape

Here are the average salaries and incentive bonuses for orthopedic physicians since 2019:

2019

Average salary: $482,000

Average incentive bonus: Not reported

2020

Average salary: $511,000

Average incentive bonus: $96,000

2021

Average salary: $511,000

Average incentive bonus: $116,000

2022

Average salary: $557,000

Average incentive bonus: $126,000

2023

Average salary: $573,000

Average incentive bonus: $134,000

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