Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in Colorado

In Colorado we have BLS pay data for orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) in Boulder only, where the average is $317,330 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) average at $374,610 and the median at $385,410 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $373,570.

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric average salary by city in Colorado

Boulder$317,330

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boulder	$317,330	$211,600	$180,610	$212,780	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary in other states

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary by city and state

More about pay in Colorado

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1242.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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