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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

Role Overview

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system. Excludes “Pediatric Surgeons” (29-1243).

Recommended Majors

Medicine. Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. Surgery of the Hand Fellowship Program. Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program. Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine Fellowship Program. Orthopedic Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Wisconsin	$546,740
Vermont	$471,590
Arizona	$468,860
Michigan	$447,210
South Carolina	$440,970
Nebraska	$426,320
Oklahoma	$419,570
Florida	$397,400
Colorado	$393,740
Virginia	$390,210
Texas	$387,140
Missouri	$382,590
Kansas	$368,060
New Jersey	$338,500
New Hampshire	$336,850

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Median Annual Salary

$365,060

Projected Growth (10yr)

+4.1%

Avg. annual openings

0.4k

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