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Orthopedic Surgeon salary in Minnesota, per year and per hour

BLS data for May 2025. Median, mean, and percentile pay for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in Minnesota, 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 Minnesota was $537,830 a year, or $258.57 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). About 320 were employed.

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Orthopedic Surgeon pay in Minnesota vs the US

Orthopedic Surgeon wages in Minnesota and the US, May 2025
Measure	MN annual	MN hourly	US annual
Median (50th percentile)	$537,830	$258.57	$358,550
Mean (average)	$592,220	$284.72	$373,570
10th percentile	$79,080	$38.02	$84,170
25th percentile	$242,590	$116.63	$180,610
75th percentile	$809,530	$389.20	$530,700

Employment in Minnesota: 320. Location quotient: 1.19 (1.0 = the national share of jobs).

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

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Orthopedic Surgeon salary in Minnesota

Median pay: $537,830 a year ($258.57 an hour)

Employed: 320

BLS OEWS, May 2025. Source: Rivvi

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Questions

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

The median hourly wage was $258.57 in May 2025, per BLS.

What is the average Orthopedic Surgeon salary in Minnesota?

BLS reports a mean (average) of $592,220 a year and a median of $537,830 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.

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

The Minnesota median of $537,830 is 50% higher than the US median of $358,550 (BLS, May 2025).

How does Minnesota rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?

Minnesota ranks 9 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.