The average incentive bonus for orthopedic surgeons is $116,000 per year, and more than half of orthopedists say they typically receive their full bonus, according to the Medscape Orthopedist Compensation Report 2021, released May 14.
However, 16 percent earn less than 1 percent of their annual bonus.
Here is the full breakdown:
1. Fifty-five percent of orthopedic surgeons earn their full incentive annual bonus.
2. Ten percent earn 76 percent to 99 percent of their annual bonus.
3. Two percent earn 51 percent to 75 percent of their annual bonus.
4. Seven percent earn 26 percent to 50 percent of their annual bonus.
5. Nine percent earn 1 percent to 25 percent of their annual bonus.
6. Sixteen percent earn less than 1 percent of their annual bonus.