Orthopedic surgeons earn $382,102 per year in Nevada — 19 percent more than the national average — according to career website ZipRecruiter.
The site compiles salary data, which was updated Sept. 11, from both employer job postings and third-party data sources.
The average annual salary for orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. is $322,236. In Florida, the lowest-paying state, they earn an average of $243,472.
Here are the 10 states where orthopedic surgeons are paid the most, along with the average annual salary:
1. Nevada ($382,102)
2. Massachusetts ($375,025)
3. Alaska ($361,410)
4. Washington ($348,695)
5. New York ($339,413)
6. Illinois ($329,272)
7. California ($323,178)
8. Maryland ($318,474)
9. Virginia ($317,923)
10. Colorado ($315,922)