Occupation Salary Profile

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

SOC Code: 29-1242

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system. Excludes ā€œPediatric Surgeonsā€ (29-1243).

National Median (BLS)
$517,440
ā–² +167.83% Nominal +159.37% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$350,000
ā–¼ -10.97% Nominal ā–¼ -13.67% Real
Average Base Salary
$479,290
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
290
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $82,910
25th Percentile $401,640
National Median (50th Percentile) $517,440
75th Percentile $614,680
90th Percentile $745,940
P10: $82,910 P50 (Median): $517,440 P90: $745,940
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 35 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $350,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -10.97%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -13.67%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $81,775
25th Percentile $235,664
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $350,000
75th Percentile $492,206
90th Percentile $600,000
H-1B P10: $81,775 H-1B P50: $350,000 H-1B P90: $600,000
šŸ’” Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric roles ($350,000) is -32.4% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($517,440).