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 |
$38.56 |
$39.62 |
(1) |
Yearly |
$80,203 |
$82,406 |
(1) |
Cook County |
Hourly |
$36.05 |
$38.79 |
$39.62 |
Yearly |
$75,001 |
$80,683 |
$82,406 |
Rockford Area |
Hourly |
(1) |
(1) |
(1) |
Yearly |
(1) |
(1) |
(1) |
United States |
Hourly |
$78.48 |
(2) |
(2) |
Yearly |
$163,230 |
(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%
|
Cook County |
Hourly |
$40.38 |
$40.38 |
$40.40 |
Yearly |
$84,001 |
$84,001 |
$84,019 |
United States |
Hourly |
$98.69 |
(1) |
(1) |
Yearly |
$205,280 |
(1) |
(1) |
(1) Wages are greater than $115/hour or $239,200/year.