How much does a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in the United States is $447,220. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $390,297 to $495,276, with most professionals earning between $338,471 and $539,028.

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Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon Salary $338,471 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon Salary $390,297 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon Salary $447,220 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon Salary $495,276 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon Salary $539,028 US April 01, 2025
25% $390,297 10% $338,471 90% $539,028 75% $495,276 $447,220 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon ?

Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics, also spelled orthopaedics, is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in the United States. The base salary for Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon ranges from $390,297 to $495,276 with the average base salary of $447,220. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $390,297 to $495,276 with the average total cash compensation of $447,220.

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