Among the 20 biggest U.S. cities, there are five where early mid-career orthopedic surgeons earn a higher salary than the national average.
Indianapolis is the best big city for early mid-career orthopedic surgeons — those with eight to 14 years of experience — according to figures from the Medscape Salary Explorer.
|
City |
Average salary |
Vs. national average |
|---|---|---|
|
1. Indianapolis |
$483,208 |
+10% |
|
2. Denver |
$459,095 |
+5% |
|
3. Charlotte, N.C. |
$449,454 |
+2% |
|
4. Dallas |
$445,515 |
+1% |
|
5. Fort Worth, Texas |
$445,515 |
+1% |
|
6. Seattle |
$438,727 |
Avg |
|
7. Chicago |
$432,374 |
-2% |
|
8. Houston |
$428,882 |
-2% |
|
9. San Jose, Calif. |
$413,413 |
-6% |
|
10. New York City |
$409,238 |
-7% |