Ohio experienced the largest decrease in the average annual wage for orthopedic surgeons from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across the U.S., the average pay for orthopedic surgeons decreased $13,190 from 2023 to 2024.
Here are the five states with the largest drops in orthopedic surgeon compensation using salary data from 2023 and 2024, the latest year data is available:
Note: Salary data for orthopedic surgeons was not available for every state.
Ohio
2023 salary: $455,480
2024 salary: $274,290
Decrease of $181,190
Louisiana
2023 salary: $381,900
2024 salary: $292,700
Decrease of $89,200
North Carolina
2023 salary: $386,550
2024 salary: $322,440
Decrease of $64,110
New Jersey
2023 salary: $377,750
2024 salary: $338,500
Decrease of $39,250
Arizona
2023 salary: $504,330
2024 salary: $468,860
Decrease of $35,470
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