New York has the highest number of orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric, with an estimated 1,450 in practice, according to according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
About 14,100 orthopedic surgeons total work in the U.S, according to the BLS. The bureau’s latest data available is from May 2025.
Here is a breakdown of the number of orthopedic surgeons in 39 states.
| State | Number of orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 380 |
| Alaska | 30 |
| Arizona | 110 |
| Arkansas | 350 |
| Colorado | 410 |
| Florida | 580 |
| Georgia | 490 |
| Hawaii | 50 |
| Illinois | 170 |
| Indiana | 500 |
| Iowa | 260 |
| Maine | 150 |
| Michigan | 200 |
| Minnesota | 320 |
| Nebraska | 200 |
| New Hampshire | 80 |
| New Jersey | 420 |
| New York | 1,450 |
| North Carolina | 560 |
| North Dakota | 40 |
| Ohio | 500 |
| Oklahoma | 30 |
| Oregon | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | 240 |
| South Carolina | 100 |
| Tennessee | 180 |
| Texas | 490 |
| Utah | 80 |
| Vermont | 50 |
| Virginia | 170 |
| Washington | 290 |
| West Virginia | 120 |
| Wisconsin | 290 |
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