SOC 29-1242 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric — Washington
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Median pay in Washington, DC is $239,200 a year, 33.3% 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 Washington, DC is $239,200 a year, 33.3% under the national median of $358,550 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $239,200 and $239,200. The lowest tenth earn under $239,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $239,200.
Of the 707 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 9th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | −33.3% |
| 25th | $239,200 | −33.3% |
| Median (50th) | $239,200+ | −33.3% |
| 75th | $239,200 | −33.3% |
| 90th | $239,200 | −33.3% |
| Mean | $239,200 | −33.3% |
A median marked with “+” is reported at or above the highest wage the survey publishes, so the true figure may be higher.
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 9.9% above the national average, so the median of $239,200 buys what $217,652 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 39.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$239,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
109.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$217,652US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $239,200 a year, 33.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $239,200 to $239,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The median is reported at or above the ceiling the survey publishes, so the true figure may be higher.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in Washington, DC?
The median annual wage is $239,200, or $115.00 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 Washington, DC is 33.3% 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 Washington, DC earns more than $239,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $239,200 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.
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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