The average and high ends of orthopedic surgeon pay have decreased since 2016, and the lower end has increased, according to Merritt Hawkins' 2022 "Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives."
The report detailed the income offered to 20 recruited specialities. It shared base salary, and didn't include bonuses or benefits.
Low
2016/17: $192,000
2017/18: $340,000
2018/19: $350,000
2019/20: $425,000
2020/21: $300,000
2021/22: $400,000
Average
2016/17: $579,000
2017/18: $533,000
2018/19: $536,000
2019/20: $626,000
2020/21: $546,000
2021/22: $565,000
High
2016/17: $1 million
2017/18: $985,000
2018/19: $850,000
2019/20: $850,000
2020/21: $1,000,000
2021/22: $790,000