SOC 29-1242 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 1 metro areas compared
In Wisconsin the median wage for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric reaches $572,060 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Wisconsin the median wage for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric reaches $572,060 a year. That is 59.5% more than the national median of $358,550. Pay ranges from under $78,800 at the tenth percentile to more than $239,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $358,550 to $679,800.
Employment stands at 290, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Wisconsin ranks number 3rd out of 38 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Milwaukee records the highest median at $239,200. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 2nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,800 | −78.0% |
| 25th | $358,550 | +0.0% |
| Median (50th) | $572,060 | +59.5% |
| 75th | $679,800 | +89.6% |
| 90th | $239,200 | −33.3% |
| Mean | $535,750 | +49.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee | $239,200 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $572,060 goes as far as $607,928 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 69.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$572,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$607,928US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $572,060 a year, 59.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $78,800 to $239,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 38 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Milwaukee, at $239,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $572,060, or $275.03 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 Wisconsin is 59.5% 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 Wisconsin 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 $78,800 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 Milwaukee, at $239,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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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