The national average annual salary earned by neurologists and orthopedic surgeons varies by $260,000 according to Medscape's 2023 compensation reports.
While orthopedic surgeons were the second highest earners in 2023, neurologists came in at 18th.
Here are some of the key compensation differences between the two specialties:
|
Orthopedists |
Neurologists |
|
|
Annual compensation |
$573,000 |
$313,000 |
|
Was the specialty up or down in 2023 |
+3% |
+4% |
|
Average incentive bonus |
$134,000 |
N/A |
|
Percent of specialists who supplement their income |
41% |
43% |
|
Percent of specialists who feel fairly paid |
49% |
51% |