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Orthopedic surgeon salary in New York

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$414,290median pay per year in New York, or $199.18 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $77,150lowest 10% earn less
  2. $111,77025th percentile
  3. $414,290median
  4. $577,32075th percentile
  5. $619,340top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $358,550[3]

The median pay for orthopedic surgeons in New York was $414,290 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $55,740 above the US median[5].

Jobs in NY
1,450[4]
Compared with US median
+15.5%[5]

How much do orthopedic surgeons make in New York?

Half of the orthopedic surgeons in New York earned more than $414,290 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $199.18 an hour[1]. The average was lower, at $364,520 a year[6]. Across the US as a whole, the median was $358,550[3]. New York was $55,740 higher, or 15.5%[5]. For all jobs in the state, the median was $59,670[7]. The orthopedic surgeon median was $354,620 higher[8].

Pay spreads widely. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $77,150, and the lowest-paid quarter earned less than $111,770[2]. At the top, the best-paid quarter earned more than $577,320, and the best-paid 10% earned more than $619,340[2]. A percentile is a boundary point, and OEWS does not publish a starting salary[9].

By metro area, the New York-Newark-Jersey City area showed a median of $341,430[10]. Ithaca showed $239,200 or more[10]. Rochester showed $77,150 and Albany-Schenectady-Troy showed $75,720[10]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed and business owners and partners, and it does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[11].

New York vs US pay

Pay for orthopedic surgeons in New York next to the national figures[1][3].

NYUS
Median per year$414,290[1]$358,550[3]
Median per hour$199.18[1]$172.38[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$77,150[2]$84,170[12]
Top 10% earn more than$619,340[2]$659,290[12]
Jobs1,450[4]14,100[3]

Pay by metro area in New York

Metro areas in New York with the most jobs for orthopedic surgeons, and the median pay in each[10]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ[10]$341,4301,520
Rochester, NY$77,15090
Ithaca, NY$239,200+40
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$75,72030

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for orthopedic surgeons in the states that border New York, highest first[13].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Massachusetts[13]$392,300n/a
Pennsylvania$354,020240
New Jersey$341,430420
Vermont$239,200+50

Median pay for orthopedic surgeons in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for orthopedic surgeons are projected to grow 4% from 2025 to 2035[14]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: doctoral or professional degree[15].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in New York?
The median was $414,290 a year in May 2025, and the average was $364,520[1][6]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $77,150, and the best-paid 10% earned more than $619,340[2].
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in New York?
The median was $199.18 an hour[1]. The average was $175.25 an hour[6].
Which city in New York pays orthopedic surgeons the most?
Among the metro areas BLS lists, New York-Newark-Jersey City had a median of $341,430[10]. Ithaca was shown as $239,200 or more[10].
Is New York a good state for orthopedic surgeons?
On pay, New York's median of $414,290 was 15.5% above the US median[1][5]. Among the bordering states, Massachusetts had a median of $392,300, Pennsylvania $354,020 and New Jersey $341,430[13].
What do you need to become an orthopedic surgeon in New York?
This is a US figure, not a New York one. Across the US, the typical entry path is a doctoral or professional degree, no related work experience, and an internship or residency[15].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in New York was $414,290 per year and $199.18 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in New York: 10th percentile $77,150, 25th percentile $111,770, 75th percentile $577,320, 90th percentile $619,340. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in the US as a whole was $358,550 per year and $172.38 per hour, with about 14,100 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 1,450 people worked as Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in New York (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in New York ($414,290) was $55,740 (15.5%) higher than the US median ($358,550). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in New York was $364,520 per year and $175.25 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in New York was $59,670. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in New York was $354,620 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($59,670). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS FAQ: a percentile wage is a boundary. The median (50th percentile) separates the highest-paid 50% from the lowest-paid 50% of workers in the occupation. OEWS publishes percentile wages, not a starting salary. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in the US: 10th percentile $84,170, 25th percentile $180,610, 75th percentile $530,700, 90th percentile $659,290. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in states that border New York (highest first): Massachusetts $392,300; Pennsylvania $354,020; New Jersey $341,430. For Vermont BLS shows the median only as $239,200 or more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric is projected to grow 4% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 400 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric: education needed for entry: Doctoral or professional degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: Internship/residency. BLS Employment Projections

State figures cover only New York. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.