Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in New York

Orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) in New York earn the most in New York (average $347,610 a year) and the least in Albany ($235,920), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) average at $364,520 and the median at $414,290 for 1,450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $373,570.

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric average salary by city in New York

New York$347,610
Rochester$270,740
Albany$235,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$347,610	$341,430	$136,560	$224,140	113
Rochester	$270,740	$77,150	$67,620	$181,199	97
Albany	$235,920	$75,720	$75,720	$160,725	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes 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 New York

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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