SOC 29-1242 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric — Oklahoma
Oklahoma
In Oklahoma the median wage for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric reaches $530,070 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Oklahoma the median wage for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric reaches $530,070 a year. That is 47.8% more than the national median of $358,550. Pay ranges from under $156,300 at the tenth percentile to more than $670,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $174,260 to $588,540.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.22 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Oklahoma ranks number 10th out of 38 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 2nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $156,300 | −56.4% |
| 25th | $174,260 | −51.4% |
| Median (50th) | $530,070 | +47.8% |
| 75th | $588,540 | +64.1% |
| 90th | $670,540 | +87.0% |
| Mean | $419,180 | +16.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $530,070 goes as far as $603,724 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 68.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$530,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$603,724US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $530,070 a year, 47.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $156,300 to $670,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 38 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $530,070, or $254.84 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 Oklahoma is 47.8% higher. 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 Oklahoma earns more than $670,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $156,300 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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