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Orthopedic Surgeon salary in California, per year and per hour

BLS data for May 2025. Median, mean, and percentile pay for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in California, with every metro area BLS publishes.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page

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The median pay for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in California was $253,430 a year, or $121.84 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $80,660 to $457,010.

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Orthopedic Surgeon pay in California vs the US

Orthopedic Surgeon wages in California and the US, May 2025
Measure	CA annual	CA hourly	US annual
Median (50th percentile)	$253,430	$121.84	$358,550
Mean (average)	$258,550	$124.31	$373,570
10th percentile	$80,660	$38.78	$84,170
25th percentile	$103,450	$49.74	$180,610
75th percentile	$363,050	$174.54	$530,700
90th percentile	$457,010	$219.72	$659,290

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page

Orthopedic Surgeon salary by metro area in California

Orthopedic Surgeon median wage by metro area, California
Metro area	Median annual	Median hourly	Employed
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$204,290	$98.22	230
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$203,890	$98.03	Not published
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$312,610	$150.29	Not published

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page

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Orthopedic Surgeon salary in California

Median pay: $253,430 a year ($121.84 an hour)

Middle 80% earn $80,660 to $457,010 a year

BLS OEWS, May 2025. Source: Rivvi

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How much does an Orthopedic Surgeon make per hour in California?

The median hourly wage was $121.84 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $38.78 and the 90th was $219.72.

What is the average Orthopedic Surgeon salary in California?

BLS reports a mean (average) of $258,550 a year and a median of $253,430 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.

Do orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in California earn more than the US median?

The California median of $253,430 is 29% lower than the US median of $358,550 (BLS, May 2025).

How does California rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?

California ranks 28 of 31 states (plus DC) by median annual wage for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric (BLS, May 2025).

Where do these numbers come from?

The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-1242. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.