Missouri saw the largest increase 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 jumps 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.
Missouri
2023 salary: $262,660
2024 salary: $382,590
Increase of $119,930
Virginia
2023 salary: $328,060
2024 salary: $390,210
Increase of $62,150
Alabama
2023 salary: $263,130
2024 salary: $309,060
Increase of $45,930
Illinois
2023 salary: $285,210
2024 salary: $328,530
Increase of $43,320
South Carolina
2023 salary: $398,350
2024 salary: $440,970
Increase of $42,620
