Here is how much the highest paid orthopedic surgeon earns in each of the 10 largest U.S. cities, according to data from Medscape’s salary reporter:
New York City:
Salary: $880,600
Years of experience: 22 to 28
Employment status: Self-employed
Los Angeles:
Salary: $1,251,300
Years of experience: 8 to 14
Employment status: Self-employed
Chicago:
Salary: $1,500,000
Years of experience: 29 to 35
Employment status: Self-employed
Houston:
Salary: $1,279,400
Years of experience: 22 to 28
Employment status: Self-employed
Phoenix:
Salary: $867,700
Years of experience: 15 to 21
Employment status: Self-employed
Philadelphia:
Salary: $1,500,000
Years of experience: 36+
Employment status: Self-employed
San Antonio:
Salary: $861,600
Years of experience: 8 to 14
Employment status: Employed
San Diego:
Salary: $773,200
Years of experience: 15 to 21
Employment status: Self-employed
Dallas:
Salary: $942,100
Years of experience: 29 to 35
Employment status: Self-employed
Austin, Texas:
Salary: $963,400
Years of experience: 22 to 28
Employment status: Self-employed
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