The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in Washington, D.C., earns $1,172,700, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Here are the salaries the five highest paid orthopedic surgeons in Washington, D.C., earn each year, their amount of experience and their practice setting.
1. $1,172,700 annual salary; 22-28 years of experience; self-employed setting
2. $1,103,100 annual salary; 15-21 years of experience; self-employed setting
3. $909,800 annual salary; 22-28 years of experience; self-employed setting
4. $906,400 annual salary; eight to 14 years of experience; employed setting
5. $901,700 annual salary; 15-21 years of experience; employed setting