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Orthopedic Surgeon salary in Wisconsin, per year and per hour

BLS data for May 2025. Median, mean, and percentile pay for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin was $572,060 a year, or $275.03 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). About 290 were employed.

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Orthopedic Surgeon pay in Wisconsin vs the US

Orthopedic Surgeon wages in Wisconsin and the US, May 2025
Measure	WI annual	WI hourly	US annual
Median (50th percentile)	$572,060	$275.03	$358,550
Mean (average)	$535,750	$257.57	$373,570
10th percentile	$78,800	$37.89	$84,170
25th percentile	$358,550	$172.38	$180,610
75th percentile	$679,800	$326.83	$530,700

Employment in Wisconsin: 290. Location quotient: 1.08 (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 Wisconsin

Median pay: $572,060 a year ($275.03 an hour)

Employed: 290

BLS OEWS, May 2025. Source: Rivvi

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Questions

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

The median hourly wage was $275.03 in May 2025, per BLS.

What is the average Orthopedic Surgeon salary in Wisconsin?

BLS reports a mean (average) of $535,750 a year and a median of $572,060 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.

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

The Wisconsin median of $572,060 is 60% higher than the US median of $358,550 (BLS, May 2025).

How does Wisconsin rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?

Wisconsin ranks 3 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.