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Orthopedic spine surgeons practicing in a multispecialty group in the Midwest received the highest by far compensation, at $940,754. In some cases, spine surgeons earned more than neurosurgeons, but more often neurosurgeons earned more than spine surgeons in their respective categories. The lowest paid specialists were also orthopedic spine surgeons — but who practiced in single specialty groups in the West.
Orthopedic spine surgeon
Overall:
East: $573,521
Midwest: $777,988
South: $684,056
West: $562,908
Single specialty:
East: $563,210
Midwest: $651,804
South: $680,652
West: $449,482
Multispecialty:
Midwest: $940,754
South: $773,000
West: $913,928
Neurosurgeon:
Overall:
East: $599,581
Midwest: $747,947
South: $717,749
West: $716,491
Single specialty:
Midwest: $752,881
South: $657,456
Multispecialty:
East: $618,000
Midwest: $745,062
South: $839,566
West: $716,491
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