In 2012 orthopedists maintained the top spot as highest paid physician specialty, earning an average income of $405,000 annually, according to Medscape's Orthopedist Compensation Report 2013.
Approximately 35 percent of orthopedists earn $500,000 per year or more, while only 11 percent earn $100,000 or less.
Here are 9 statistics on 2012 orthopedic surgeon compensation per geographic region.
Northwest – $652,000
Southeast – $535,000
Great lakes – $454,000
South central – $443,000
Southwest – $441,000
North central – $422,000
West – $406,000
Northeast – $255,000
Mid-Atlantic – $248,000
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Here are 9 statistics on 2012 orthopedic surgeon compensation per geographic region.
Northwest – $652,000
Southeast – $535,000
Great lakes – $454,000
South central – $443,000
Southwest – $441,000
North central – $422,000
West – $406,000
Northeast – $255,000
Mid-Atlantic – $248,000
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