Orthopedic specialists practicing in Savannah, Ga., earn an average of $582,878 a year — $9,878 more than the national average, according to data from Medscape.
The average annual salary among orthopedists in the U.S. is $573,000; however, that figure varies depending on where they practice.
Here are the 10 highest-paying cities for orthopedic surgeons with all years of experience in any practice setting:
1. Savannah, Ga. ($582,878)
2. Davenport, Iowa ($580,616)
3. Huntsville, Ala. ($572,859)
4. Rockford, Ill. ($571,370)
5. Macon. Ga. ($565,851)
6. South Bend, Ind. ($564,387)
7. Peoria, Ill. ($563,781)
8. Tallahassee, Fla. ($562,297)
9. Sioux Falls, S.D. ($559,542)
10. Wichita, Kan. ($557,491)