How much do orthopedic doctors make?

Just like any other physician, they must also communicate with their patients before and after the surgical procedures, explaining them the operation they must undergo, how to prepare for it and how to properly recover after it. read more

Compensation for orthopedic surgeons varied based on gender and if the surgeon was self-employed. A male orthopedic surgeon who is self employed made an average of $451,000 compared to a female self-employed orthopedist that made $319,000. read more

Orthopedic surgeons earn a median annual salary of $357,616 as of April 2018, which means that half earn more than this, and half earn less. This is higher than the median annual salary of all physicians and surgeons, which is $208,000, as of 2016. read more