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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in California

In California, orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric earn a median of $239,200+ per year.

Median (California)
$239,200+
Bottom 10%
$113,800
Top 10%
$239,200+
Employed in California
2,560

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric earn a median of $239,200+ — in line with the national median of $239,200+. Locally the range runs $113,800 to $239,200+. About 2,560 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #1 of 36 states for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric pay — roughly the 100th percentile among states. That is the highest median of any state with released data. State employment of about 2,560 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$239,200+
US bottom 10%
$83,390
US top 10%
$239,200+

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