SOC 29-1242 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric — Los Angeles
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay in Los Angeles, CA is $203,890 a year, 43.1% under the national median of $358,550 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Los Angeles, CA is $203,890 a year, 43.1% under the national median of $358,550 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $87,090 and $457,010. The lowest tenth earn under $80,660, while the highest tenth earn more than $457,010.
Within the state, Sacramento records the highest median at $312,610. Of the 740 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 16th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,660 | −77.5% |
| 25th | $87,090 | −75.7% |
| Median (50th) | $203,890 | −43.1% |
| 75th | $457,010 | +27.5% |
| 90th | $457,010 | +27.5% |
| Mean | $258,190 | −28.0% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $312,610 | — | |
| 2 | San Diego | $204,290 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Los Angeles run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $203,890 buys what $184,182 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 48.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$203,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$184,182US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $203,890 a year, 43.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,660 to $457,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sacramento, at $312,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in Los Angeles, CA?
The median annual wage is $203,890, or $98.03 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $358,550, so pay in Los Angeles, CA is 43.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Los Angeles, CA earns more than $457,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,660 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Sacramento, at $312,610 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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