Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$358,550/yr
Typical range
$180,610 – $530,700
Education
Professional degree
Time to entry
About 7-8 years (bachelor's + professional school)
What a Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric does
You perform surgical procedures to treat injuries and diseases of the bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles in adult patients. You may also provide non-surgical treatments and manage post-surgical rehabilitation.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a professional degree. About 7-8 years (bachelor's + professional school).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$150,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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