Missouri saw the largest year-over-year increase in the average annual salary for orthopedic surgeons for the second year in a row, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across the U.S., the average annual salary for orthopedic surgeons increased $8,510, reaching $373,570 in 2025.
The agency updated compensation data May 15 to reflect 2025 information, the latest available.
Here are the ten states with the largest jumps in orthopedic surgeon compensation using salary data from 2024 and 2025:
Note: Salary data for orthopedic surgeons was not available for every state.
Missouri
2024 average salary: $382,590
2025 average salary: $624,070
Increase of $241,480
New Hampshire
2024 average salary: $336,850
2025 average salary: $441,460
Increase of $104,610
Illinois
2024 average salary: $328,530
2025 average salary: $409,500
Increase of $80,970
New York
2024 average salary: $289,900
2025 average salary: $364,520
Increase of $74,620
Arizona
2024 average salary: $468,860
2025 average salary: $542,140
Increase of $73,280
Florida
2024 average salary: $397,400
2025 average salary: $462,360
Increase of $64,960
Massachusetts
2024 average salary: $307,820
2025 average salary: $368,800
Increase of $60,980
North Carolina
2024 average salary: $322,440
2025 average salary: $372,620
Increase of $50,180
Virginia
2024 average salary: $390,210
2025 average salary: $432,290
Increase of $42,080
Nebraska
2024 average salary: $426,320
2025 average salary: $456,110
Increase of $29,790
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