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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$253,430
Median Annual Salary
$258,550
Mean Salary
$253,430
Median Salary
$121.84
Hourly Rate
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in California earn a median salary of $253,430 per year ($21,119/month).
This is 40.5% below the national average of $426,083.
California ranks #28 out of 31 states for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric pay.
About This Job: Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
Salary Range: Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in California
Salaries for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in California range from $80,660 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $457,010 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $103,450 and $363,050.
How much do Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric make in California?
The median annual salary for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in California is $253,430 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $258,550.
What is the salary range for a Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in California?
Salaries for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in California range from $80,660 at the 10th percentile to $457,010 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $103,450 and $363,050.
What is the starting salary for a Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in California?
Entry-level Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric positions in California typically start around $80,660 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $103,450 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in California is approximately $121.84 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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