The Average Salary of an Orthopedic Surgeon
An orthopedic surgeon is a trained medical professional who specializes in the correction, treatment and prevention of abnormalities of the skeletal system. An orthopedic surgeon primarily works in a hospital or surgical outpatient center and averages an annual salary of $52,075 to $400,818, depending on experience.
Education
In most states, an orthopedic surgeon is required to complete a four-year undergraduate degree, an accredited medical school program and four years of residency in addition to an advanced specialty certification. According to Payscale.com, the U.S. average salary in 2009 for a new orthopedic surgeon with less than a year of experience ranged from $52,075 to $240,151.
Mid-Level
The U.S. average salary in 2009 for an orthopedic surgeon with five to nine years of experience ranged from $179,560 to $349,471, according to Payscale.com.
Experienced
According to Payscale.com, the U.S. average salary in 2009 for an orthopedic surgeon with 10 to 19 years of experience ranged from $200,474 to $400,818.
Geography
In some larger cities, such as Atlanta and Chicago, surgeons are offered higher salaries. According to Payscale.com, the average salary in 2009 for a surgeon in Atlanta ranged from $167,048 to $402,092, and the average salary in 2009 for a surgeon in Chicago ranged from $243,979 to $395,042.
Potential
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of surgeons is expected to increase by 14 percent from 2006 to 2016.
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