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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary

BLS May 2025 median wages — with computed take-home after taxes for all 38 reporting states. Tax year 2026.

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According to netpaytally.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data, the median orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in the US earns $358,550 per year (14,100 employed). Gross pay is highest in Missouri ($842,800) and lowest in Indiana ($177,710) — but what you keep depends on the state's taxes; see the table.

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric pay by stategross median vs take-home
StateMedian wageAfter taxesMonthly netKeptEmployed
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in New York $414,290 $261,563 $21,797 63.1% 1,450
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in California $253,430 $166,095 $13,841 65.5%
Questions
How much do Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric make?

The median Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in the US earns $358,550 per year (about $172.38 per hour) — BLS May 2025, 14,100 employed nationwide.

How much do Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric make after taxes?

Take-home pay for the median Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ranges from $166,095 in California to $261,563 in New York per year, depending on state income tax — computed for all 2 reporting states in the table below.

Which state has the highest take-home pay for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric?

New York: the median gross of $414,290 keeps $261,563 after federal, FICA and state tax (63.1% keep-rate).

Which state pays Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric the most?

Missouri has the highest median gross for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $842,800 — but the highest gross is not always the highest take-home; state taxes change the order.

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