The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in the 10 largest Northeastern cities

The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in New York City, the most populated city in the Northeast, earns $1,023,600 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool. 

Orthopedic surgeons earn an average of $365,060 annually across the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Here are the salaries of the highest paid orthopedic surgeons in the 10 most populated cities in the Northeast, along with their amount of experience and their practice setting.

1. New York City: $1,023,600 annual salary; eight to 14 years of experience; employed practice setting
2. Philadelphia: $884,100 annual salary; 29-35 years of experience; self-employed practice setting
3. Boston: $1,130,900 annual salary; 15-21 years of experience; employed practice setting
4. Newark, N.J.: $1,023,600 annual salary; eight to 14 years of experience; employed practice setting
5. Pittsburgh: $893,500 annual salary; 22-28 years of experience; self-employed practice setting
6. Jersey City, N.J.: $1,023,600 annual salary; eight to 14 years of experience; employed practice setting
7. Buffalo, N.Y.: $642,600 annual salary; 15-21 years of experience; employed practice setting
8. Worcester, Mass.: $1,130,900 annual salary; 15-21 years of experience; employed practice setting
9. Yonkers, N.Y.: $1,023,600 annual salary; eight to 14 years of experience; employed practice setting
10. Rochester, N.Y.: $619,400 annual salary; 15-21 years of experience; employed practice setting

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