Wages vary by years of experience, specialty, area of the country, and hours worked. The doctor's skill, personality, and professional reputation also affect wages. Self-employed surgeons generally earn more than those who are not self-employed.
Surgeons who work full time in a group practice generally receive benefits such as paid vacation and health insurance.
Orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric (SOC 29-1242)
Location
|
Pay Period |
|
25%
|
Median
|
75%
|
| Illinois |
Hourly |
$39.52 |
$41.29 |
(1) |
| Yearly |
$82,198 |
$85,883 |
(1) |
| Cook County |
Hourly |
$37.57 |
$41.02 |
$41.29 |
| Yearly |
$78,165 |
$85,313 |
$85,883 |
| United States |
Hourly |
$102.29 |
(2) |
(2) |
| Yearly |
$212,760 |
(2) |
(2) |
(1) Wage estimate isn't available.(2) Wages are greater than $115/hour or $239,200/year.
Pediatric surgeons (SOC 29-1243)
Location
|
Pay Period |
|
25%
|
Median
|
75%
|
| Illinois |
Hourly |
$42.08 |
$42.09 |
(1) |
| Yearly |
$87,543 |
$87,546 |
(1) |
| Cook County |
Hourly |
$42.09 |
$42.09 |
(1) |
| Yearly |
$87,546 |
$87,546 |
(1) |
| United States |
Hourly |
(2) |
(2) |
(2) |
| Yearly |
(2) |
(2) |
(2) |
(1) Wage estimate isn't available.(2) Wages are greater than $115/hour or $239,200/year.