Orthopedic surgeons have remained a top-earning specialty across 29 specialties surveyed by Medscape. Although its ranking has fluctuated over the last four years, the average salary for orthopedic surgeons has grown.
Here's a breakdown of how the average salary and ranking has changed, per Medscape's annual compensation reports:
Salary: $497,000
Ranking: No. 2
Salary: $482,000
Ranking: No. 1
Salary: $511,000
Ranking: No. 1
Salary: $511,000
Ranking: No. 2