General orthopedic surgeons earn about $600,000 annually at rural health clinics, according to the 2022 physician compensation report from Physicians Thrive.
Orthopedics is the second highest-paying specialty overall, with a median annual salary of $511,000.
Here's what general orthopedic surgeons make by practice setting:
- Single specialty: $535,000
- Multispecialty: $480,000
- Rural health clinic: $600,000
- Federally qualified health center: $521,000
- Academic department: $364,000