Orthopedic Surgeon salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An orthopedic surgeon earns a median of $358,550 a year ($172.38 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $373,570. About 14,100 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $358,550
- Gross pay
- $13,790.38
- Federal income tax
- −$3,408.72
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$439.96
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$254.84
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $9,686.86
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $358,550
- Federal
- $88,627
- FICA
- $18,065
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $251,858
- Marginal federal rate
- 35.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Surgeon: $414,010
- Ophthalmologist: $300,080
BLS occupation: Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-1242). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $172.38; the average is $179.60.
What is the salary range for an orthopedic surgeon?
The bottom 10% earn under $84,170 and the top 10% earn over $659,290 a year.
How much is $358,550 after taxes?
About $251,858 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $218,097 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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