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Orthopedic Surgeon salary in Pennsylvania, per year and per hour

BLS data for May 2025. Median, mean, and percentile pay for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania was $354,020 a year, or $170.20 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $87,640 to $587,790. About 240 were employed.

Orthopedic Surgeon pay in Pennsylvania vs the US

Orthopedic Surgeon wages in Pennsylvania and the US, May 2025
MeasurePA annualPA hourlyUS annual
Median (50th percentile)$354,020$170.20$358,550
Mean (average)$363,580$174.80$373,570
10th percentile$87,640$42.13$84,170
25th percentile$314,000$150.96$180,610
75th percentile$399,200$191.93$530,700
90th percentile$587,790$282.59$659,290

Employment in Pennsylvania: 240. Location quotient: 0.44 (1.0 = the national share of jobs).

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

Orthopedic Surgeon salary by metro area in Pennsylvania

Orthopedic Surgeon median wage by metro area, Pennsylvania
Metro areaMedian annualMedian hourlyEmployed
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$341,810$164.33130
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ$529,890$254.7550

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

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Orthopedic Surgeon salary in Pennsylvania
Median pay: $354,020 a year ($170.20 an hour)
Middle 80% earn $87,640 to $587,790 a year
Employed: 240
BLS OEWS, May 2025. Source: Rivvi

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

The median hourly wage was $170.20 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $42.13 and the 90th was $282.59.

What is the average Orthopedic Surgeon salary in Pennsylvania?

BLS reports a mean (average) of $363,580 a year and a median of $354,020 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.

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

The Pennsylvania median of $354,020 is 1% lower than the US median of $358,550 (BLS, May 2025).

How does Pennsylvania rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?

Pennsylvania ranks 20 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.

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