The Medscape Orthopedist Compensation Report 2016 shows single-specialty groups provide the highest compensation for orthopedists.
Here are six statistics on average orthopedist compensation:
1. Office-based single-specialty group practice: $489,000
2. Office-based multispecialty group practice: $470,000
3. Office-based solo practice: $388,000
4. Hospital: $378,000
5. Academic, research, military, government: $342,000
6. Outpatient clinic: $155,000
The overall average compensation for orthopedists was reported at $443,000.