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 |
$74.12 |
$210.83 |
$303.17 |
| Yearly |
$154,158 |
$438,521 |
$630,581 |
| Cook County |
Hourly |
$88.58 |
$219.88 |
$231.90 |
| Yearly |
$184,259 |
$457,348 |
$482,367 |
| Springfield Area |
Hourly |
$64.06 |
$212.69 |
$349.08 |
| Yearly |
$133,256 |
$442,404 |
$726,083 |
| United States |
Hourly |
$86.83 |
$172.38 |
$255.15 |
| Yearly |
$180,610 |
$358,550 |
$530,700 |
Pediatric surgeons (SOC 29-1243)
Location
|
Pay Period |
|
25%
|
Median
|
75%
|
| Illinois |
Wage data for this occupation are not available. |
| United States |
Hourly |
$161.72 |
$268.76 |
$280.38 |
| Yearly |
$336,380 |
$559,030 |
$583,200 |