In Los Angeles, the most expensive city for physicians to live in, orthopedic surgeons who have been practicing for eight to 14 years make an average of $422,099 annually, according to Medscape's salary explorer.
Orthopedic surgeon wages in 10 most expensive cities to live in:
1. Los Angeles: $422,099
2. Miami: $441,908
3. San Diego: $424,263
4. Salinas, Calif.: $427,269
5. Santa Barbara, Calif.: $427,269
6. San Juan, Puerto Rico: No data available
7. Honolulu: $430,910
8. Santa Rosa, Calif.: $419,434
9. New York City: $420,978
10. Vallejo and Fairfield, Calif.: $419,434 and $437,597