Here are 20 statistics on orthopedic surgeon compensation in 2011, based on the MGMA report Physician Compensation and Benchmarking Survey: 2011 Report Based on 2010 Data.
Average annual compensation
Orthopedic surgery (general): $539,354
Orthopedic surgery (foot and ankle): $493,545
Orthopedic surgery (hand): $572,945
Orthopedic surgery (hip & joint): $675,156
Orthopedic surgery (pediatric): $559,422
Orthopedic surgery (spine): $760,782
Orthopedic surgery (trauma): $609,614
Orthopedic surgery (sports medicine): $645,602
Read the full report in Becker's ASC Review on orthopedic surgeon compensation.